Transfers

@alex_prewitt: Shaq Cleare, Roddy Peters and Nick Faust all to transfer from the Terps, sources tell @PostSports.

Md.

3 transfers? What is going on at Maryland??? Their message board must be going crazy!

Fire Turgeon and hire a MAAC coach for a Big 10 school makes sense.

Phil Greene is better than any of those players.



False. Nick Faust is a beast

That's a bit of hyperbole for someone who's never averaged double digits despite playing 22+ minutes per game every year and shoots under 40% from the floor and 31% from 3. But STJ seems to specialize in guys ranked between 35-52 in the class of 2011. Faust would be the 7th from those 18 players to play for STJ or at least sign. Purist, your thoughts on Faust just out of curiosity as well as the exodus from Terpland, not that there's any indication he's considering STJ.
 
@GoodmanESPN: Marshall has refused to let Kareem Canty transfer despite multiple requests, sources told ESPN. Thundering Herd still don't have a coach.

Good local player.

Good but not great. We have had too many good players here who crash and burn. Kareem likes to attack the basket like Jordan but is neither a good shooter or defender. He also has the ability to turn the ball over at times. He is a good passer, when he wants to pass. i do not think our intrepid staff even watched him play.

Turnover number was a bit high but had good numbers his freshman year

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/61323/kareem-canty
 
@alex_prewitt: Shaq Cleare, Roddy Peters and Nick Faust all to transfer from the Terps, sources tell @PostSports.

Md.

3 transfers? What is going on at Maryland??? Their message board must be going crazy!

Fire Turgeon and hire a MAAC coach for a Big 10 school makes sense.

Phil Greene is better than any of those players.



False. Nick Faust is a beast

That's a bit of hyperbole for someone who's never averaged double digits despite playing 22+ minutes per game every year and shoots under 40% from the floor and 31% from 3. But STJ seems to specialize in guys ranked between 35-52 in the class of 2011. Faust would be the 7th from those 18 players to play for STJ or at least sign. Purist, your thoughts on Faust just out of curiosity as well as the exodus from Terpland, not that there's any indication he's considering STJ.

http://maryland.247sports.com/Board/53/Faust-Peters-Cleare-to-Transfer-27031022/2
Like reading this board with all the basketball savants commenting. Turgeon gets beat on, and he has a strong recruiting class coming in. MD and SJU programs are paralleling each other right now. Like Turgeon as a coach, has really struggled there, didn't even make the NIT this year. Lot's players becoming available.
 
Interesting...

Antoine Mason, as I've posted ad nauseam, is due to graduate and have an immediate year of eligibility. What I didn't know, however, is that so will his teammate, Joe Thomas. Thomas is a 6'7 220 big that doesn't have gaudy #s but will graduate in the spring and be available immediately. Fans for Niagara think both he and Mason are as good as gone. Thomas averaged 13.7 minutes, 3.4 points, and 2.6 rebounds per game. It wouldn't be such a bad package deal for a year.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/51169/joe-thomas

What was Niagara record?

Terrible this year, but they won the MAAC last year.
 
If we get Mason, Balamou will not see the floor for a third straight year. Unless Greene transfers, which seems like is not happening now.
 
Niagara University was 3 wins and 17 losses this season in the rugged MAAC with an overall record of 7 wins and 26 losses.

The fact that StJohns fans are pinning hopes for a transfer from a 7 and 26 Niagara team is by itself telling.
 
Niagara University was 3 wins and 17 losses this season in the rugged MAAC with an overall record of 7 wins and 26 losses.

The fact that StJohns fans are pinning hopes for a transfer from a 7 and 26 Niagara team is by itself telling.

Manhattan came ten points closer than we would against Louisville...out of the rugged MAAC.
Damian Lillard out of the rugged Big Sky and Weber State is better than any player we've had since 1985. Get over yourself. Yeah, let's pass on the 2nd leading scorer in the nation because he worked his ass off and improved more than the "experts" predicted based on his "talent." Aren't you the big "talent" guy? Well, you can't have it both ways, dude. You bash Lavin all year for his talented guys without skill...you praise the small schools for having better basketball players...and now you knock the same small schools when we MIGHT BE looking at one of their players? Wow. Say no more.

FWIW, this is 100% me. SJU and the coach are not pinning hopes on anything. I thought it was interesting that he and his 6'7 220 teammate are both graduating early and immediately eligible. We have six scholarships and no big men.

I love the way you look past the 19-win MAAC championship the year before to find the 7-26 team that better suits your arguments. I guess that had nothing to do with the fact that half the roster left when their coach went to Hofstra?
 
Niagara University was 3 wins and 17 losses this season in the rugged MAAC with an overall record of 7 wins and 26 losses.

The fact that StJohns fans are pinning hopes for a transfer from a 7 and 26 Niagara team is by itself telling.

Manhattan came ten points closer than we would against Louisville...out of the rugged MAAC.
Damian Lillard out of the rugged Big Sky and Weber State is better than any player we've had since 1985. Get over yourself. Yeah, let's pass on the 2nd leading scorer in the nation because he worked his ass off and improved more than the "experts" predicted based on his "talent." Aren't you the big "talent" guy? Well, you can't have it both ways, dude. You bash Lavin all year for his talented guys without skill...you praise the small schools for having better basketball players...and now you knock the same small schools when we MIGHT BE looking at one of their players? Wow. Say no more.

FWIW, this is 100% me. SJU and the coach are not pinning hopes on anything. I thought it was interesting that he and his 6'7 220 teammate are both graduating early and immediately eligible. We have six scholarships and no big men.

I love the way you look past the 19-win MAAC championship the year before to find the 7-26 team that better suits your arguments. I guess that had nothing to do with the fact that half the roster left when their coach went to Hofstra?

So what was the difference on those two years? Why the decline?
 
Niagara University was 3 wins and 17 losses this season in the rugged MAAC with an overall record of 7 wins and 26 losses.

The fact that StJohns fans are pinning hopes for a transfer from a 7 and 26 Niagara team is by itself telling.

Manhattan came ten points closer than we would against Louisville...out of the rugged MAAC.
Damian Lillard out of the rugged Big Sky and Weber State is better than any player we've had since 1985. Get over yourself. Yeah, let's pass on the 2nd leading scorer in the nation because he worked his ass off and improved more than the "experts" predicted based on his "talent." Aren't you the big "talent" guy? Well, you can't have it both ways, dude. You bash Lavin all year for his talented guys without skill...you praise the small schools for having better basketball players...and now you knock the same small schools when we MIGHT BE looking at one of their players? Wow. Say no more.

FWIW, this is 100% me. SJU and the coach are not pinning hopes on anything. I thought it was interesting that he and his 6'7 220 teammate are both graduating early and immediately eligible. We have six scholarships and no big men.

I love the way you look past the 19-win MAAC championship the year before to find the 7-26 team that better suits your arguments. I guess that had nothing to do with the fact that half the roster left when their coach went to Hofstra?

So what was the difference on those two years? Why the decline?

Marillacs last sentence explains it. Niagara coach left after that year and a lot of the team followed suit.
 
Niagara University was 3 wins and 17 losses this season in the rugged MAAC with an overall record of 7 wins and 26 losses.

The fact that StJohns fans are pinning hopes for a transfer from a 7 and 26 Niagara team is by itself telling.

Manhattan came ten points closer than we would against Louisville...out of the rugged MAAC.
Damian Lillard out of the rugged Big Sky and Weber State is better than any player we've had since 1985. Get over yourself. Yeah, let's pass on the 2nd leading scorer in the nation because he worked his ass off and improved more than the "experts" predicted based on his "talent." Aren't you the big "talent" guy? Well, you can't have it both ways, dude. You bash Lavin all year for his talented guys without skill...you praise the small schools for having better basketball players...and now you knock the same small schools when we MIGHT BE looking at one of their players? Wow. Say no more.

FWIW, this is 100% me. SJU and the coach are not pinning hopes on anything. I thought it was interesting that he and his 6'7 220 teammate are both graduating early and immediately eligible. We have six scholarships and no big men.

I love the way you look past the 19-win MAAC championship the year before to find the 7-26 team that better suits your arguments. I guess that had nothing to do with the fact that half the roster left when their coach went to Hofstra?

Why waste your time? I'm still not convinced he is even a St Johns fan to be honest
 
Niagara University was 3 wins and 17 losses this season in the rugged MAAC with an overall record of 7 wins and 26 losses.

The fact that StJohns fans are pinning hopes for a transfer from a 7 and 26 Niagara team is by itself telling.

Manhattan came ten points closer than we would against Louisville...out of the rugged MAAC.
Damian Lillard out of the rugged Big Sky and Weber State is better than any player we've had since 1985. Get over yourself. Yeah, let's pass on the 2nd leading scorer in the nation because he worked his ass off and improved more than the "experts" predicted based on his "talent." Aren't you the big "talent" guy? Well, you can't have it both ways, dude. You bash Lavin all year for his talented guys without skill...you praise the small schools for having better basketball players...and now you knock the same small schools when we MIGHT BE looking at one of their players? Wow. Say no more.

FWIW, this is 100% me. SJU and the coach are not pinning hopes on anything. I thought it was interesting that he and his 6'7 220 teammate are both graduating early and immediately eligible. We have six scholarships and no big men.

I love the way you look past the 19-win MAAC championship the year before to find the 7-26 team that better suits your arguments. I guess that had nothing to do with the fact that half the roster left when their coach went to Hofstra?

Great post Marillac, I agree.

Otis, remember that seton hall team we squeaked by one point this year on two occasions? Mason dropped 34 on them. Remember that Monmouth team we struggled with at CA. he dropped 24 on them. You know how he did it? He shot 14-15 from the ft line! That's remarkable, and outside of DLo, no one on our team can do that. Remember that manhattan team that almost took out Louisville in the tournament? He dropped 33 on them.

My point is he has proved himself on a D1 level, he's from queens, the big east isn't what it used to be, 26 PPG in the MAAC, I'd be content if he gave us 12 PPG, that's what we would need for him. We don't need him to step in a be a star, we need another good scoring option, he would provide.

IMO, if this kid is looking to transfer, signing him is a no brainer!
 
@TheRecruitScoop: Boston University transfer Maurice Watson will have an in-home visit with Illinois before heading to Creighton for a visit this weekend.
 
Two Iowa big men leaving. One graduated and has immediate eligibility but he only appeared in 38 games his whole time there with minimal stats.
 
My question with mason is if he is willing to be a 6th man (unless we play 3 guards) and can he score without as many minutes and shooting volume. He played 37.6 minutes a game and average 18.5 shots a game. He also averaged 11 ft a game which means the ball was pretty much always in his hands.
 
Niagara University was 3 wins and 17 losses this season in the rugged MAAC with an overall record of 7 wins and 26 losses.

The fact that StJohns fans are pinning hopes for a transfer from a 7 and 26 Niagara team is by itself telling.

Why waste your time? I'm still not convinced he is even a St Johns fan to be honest

Hey Raw,
Let me get this right; you believe that it is not telling of a poor direction that that this late in the recruiting cycle, the StJohns men's basketball program with 3 graduating seniors and 3 transfers departing from this season's roster StJohns does not have a single recruit on board for next year?

If your answer is "yes" then I question whether you are "even a St Johns fan to be honest" (your phrase).
 
My question with mason is if he is willing to be a 6th man (unless we play 3 guards) and can he score without as many minutes and shooting volume. He played 37.6 minutes a game and average 18.5 shots a game. He also averaged 11 ft a game which means the ball was pretty much always in his hands.

He would start at the three alongside Jordan and Harrison. He'd be one of our strongest players and he could play the four in a small lineup as well. From what I've seen of the kid, he actually doesn't have the ball in his hands anywhere near as much as you would expect from the #s. He's a slasher that just can't be kept out of the lane (see the 34 pts against SH). He seeks out contact and can finish through it...he was second in the country in FT attempts.

I don't expect anywhere near 25 a game, but 15 is a real possiblity and adding a third legit scorer would make things very tough on defenses. He's jacked...strong kid.
 
My question with mason is if he is willing to be a 6th man (unless we play 3 guards) and can he score without as many minutes and shooting volume. He played 37.6 minutes a game and average 18.5 shots a game. He also averaged 11 ft a game which means the ball was pretty much always in his hands.

He would start at the three alongside Jordan and Harrison. He'd be one of our strongest players and he could play the four in a small lineup as well. From what I've seen of the kid, he actually doesn't have the ball in his hands anywhere near as much as you would expect from the #s. He's a slasher that just can't be kept out of the lane (see the 34 pts against SH). He seeks out contact and can finish through it...he was second in the country in FT attempts.

I don't expect anywhere near 25 a game, but 15 is a real possiblity and adding a third legit scorer would make things very tough on defenses. He's jacked...strong kid.

So the Reader's Digest version, he is the exact opposite of his brother, who was thin and settled for too many jumpers.
 
My question with mason is if he is willing to be a 6th man (unless we play 3 guards) and can he score without as many minutes and shooting volume. He played 37.6 minutes a game and average 18.5 shots a game. He also averaged 11 ft a game which means the ball was pretty much always in his hands.

He would start at the three alongside Jordan and Harrison. He'd be one of our strongest players and he could play the four in a small lineup as well. From what I've seen of the kid, he actually doesn't have the ball in his hands anywhere near as much as you would expect from the #s. He's a slasher that just can't be kept out of the lane (see the 34 pts against SH). He seeks out contact and can finish through it...he was second in the country in FT attempts.

I don't expect anywhere near 25 a game, but 15 is a real possiblity and adding a third legit scorer would make things very tough on defenses. He's jacked...strong kid.

All that being said, there has not been any indication anywhere (other than a passing mention in an article from Feb) that he's transferring or interested in St. John's.
 
My question with mason is if he is willing to be a 6th man (unless we play 3 guards) and can he score without as many minutes and shooting volume. He played 37.6 minutes a game and average 18.5 shots a game. He also averaged 11 ft a game which means the ball was pretty much always in his hands.

He would start at the three alongside Jordan and Harrison. He'd be one of our strongest players and he could play the four in a small lineup as well. From what I've seen of the kid, he actually doesn't have the ball in his hands anywhere near as much as you would expect from the #s. He's a slasher that just can't be kept out of the lane (see the 34 pts against SH). He seeks out contact and can finish through it...he was second in the country in FT attempts.

I don't expect anywhere near 25 a game, but 15 is a real possiblity and adding a third legit scorer would make things very tough on defenses. He's jacked...strong kid.

All that being said, there has not been any indication anywhere (other than a passing mention in an article from Feb) that he's transferring or interested in St. John's.

No bursting Marillac's bubble now. :$
 
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