St. John's signed Bryce Hopkins , another huge pickup for St. John's. In top 10 in the transfer Portal. They might sign Silas Demary Jr. of Georgia . Top 5 for St. John's next year.
Read comments on UConn's Boneyard Forum, they're trying to get Silas Demary Jr. as well, and they're frustrated St. John's has so much NIL money to dole out. Finally there's a level playing field where a St. John's team can be a powerhouse for many years to come.
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Gigantic recruiting weekend for St. John's- Week of 4/12. 4 Transfer portal players are coming to visit St. John's this weekend - 2 Mcdonald's All Americans - Ian Jackson from North Carolina , Dillion Mitchell from Cincinatti , a player named Sellers and then Xaviern LEE from Princeton . Looks like a Chinese guy , trained with that Chinese player who played for the Knicks. I think his name was Jeremy Lin. It's wonderful being a powerhouse again and competing on a level playing field with the Duke's/ Florida's.
First Mate704 postsSince 2021
It's wonderful being a powerhouse again and competing on a level playing field with the Duke's/ Florida's.
”competing” in the off season and recruiting process doesn’t mean a thing unless they get past the 2nd round next year
Yeah they are making progress moving in the right direction and relevant again but they are not a powerhouse competing with the Duke’s/Florida‘s yet
At least I'm enjoyin' the ride.....
CommodoreOriginal Crew7,065 postsSince 2018
SJU was never a powerhouse. In all the great years, they had 1 final 4 compared to Ncarolina(21) and Duke(18).....
They've had some great seasons and great players but were never a powerhouse.
Being competitive and winning some games in the tournament will be a welcomed change!
They've had some great seasons and great players but were never a powerhouse.
Being competitive and winning some games in the tournament will be a welcomed change!
"Chance only favors the prepared mind" - Pasteur
Captain4,161 postsSince 2021
If you want SJU to compete with Duke, etc., you and 10 or 20 other guys need to kick in $1million each per year to support NIL deals.
That said, unless they develope some kind of NIL cap, it (along with the transfer portal) will be the ruination of college sports.
"Chance only favors the prepared mind" - Pasteur
Captain4,161 postsSince 2021
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Mike Repole is his name. Too bad the old SJU administration treated him like the red headed step child.
There was an interview on WFAN years ago where he said he was treated poorly
Once that administration left, he has stepped up big time to help and support SJU. Glad to have him back in the SJU fold
There was an interview on WFAN years ago where he said he was treated poorly
Once that administration left, he has stepped up big time to help and support SJU. Glad to have him back in the SJU fold
MateOriginal Crew222 postsSince 2019
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St. John’s receiving seven-figure NIL lifeline from billionaire alum Mike Repole: ‘Whatever it takes’
Mike Repole breaking his own news on X that he planned to donate seven figures for St. John’s Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) deals for next season.
nypost.com
MateOriginal Crew222 postsSince 2019
Mike Repole is his name. Too bad the old SJU administration treated him like the red headed step child.
There was an interview on WFAN years ago where he said he was treated poorly
Once that administration left, he has stepped up big time to help and support SJU. Glad to have him back in the SJU fold
Now its a win at all costs mentality. Mr. VW fits right in.
As for his interview on WFAN, SJU is still waiting for the $$$ a certain alumni host pledged but never delivered!!!
"Chance only favors the prepared mind" - Pasteur
Captain4,161 postsSince 2021
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St Johns just signed another star player
Oziyah Sellers
Oziyah Sellers
MateOriginal Crew222 postsSince 2019
"Not only does he bring great experience and tremendous outside shooting but his workout on his visit was incredible,” Pitino continued in a press release. “Oziyah has terrific size and an unbelievable attitude. He’s a great addition for Johnnies Basketball this season.”
St. John’s is not done trying to add talent to its backcourt, still searching for a point guard with its pursuit of North Carolina guard Ian Jackson as well as 4-star high school target Acaden Lewis after his recent decommitment from Kentucky.
-NY Post
St. John’s is not done trying to add talent to its backcourt, still searching for a point guard with its pursuit of North Carolina guard Ian Jackson as well as 4-star high school target Acaden Lewis after his recent decommitment from Kentucky.
-NY Post
"Chance only favors the prepared mind" - Pasteur
Captain4,161 postsSince 2021
Fully loaded!
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Mitchell latest to join loaded St. John's via portal
Cincinnati transfer Dillon Mitchell has committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN.
"Chance only favors the prepared mind" - Pasteur
Captain4,161 postsSince 2021
After a couple of months it's clear that this years team is nothing like last year.
Guard play is mediocre at best. Shooting is better. Team needs to play better defense but I'm sure Pitino will round them into shape in the New Year.......I hope.
Guard play is mediocre at best. Shooting is better. Team needs to play better defense but I'm sure Pitino will round them into shape in the New Year.......I hope.
"Chance only favors the prepared mind" - Pasteur
Captain4,161 postsSince 2021
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St. John's might fall out of the Top 25 and Seton Hall gets in the Top 25. Very depressing they haven't beat a top 25 team this season with all that talent. Team hasn't meshed yet , I hope they turn this season around. No doubt they'll blow Seton Hall away .The team is demoralized with no confidence .
First Mate704 postsSince 2021
St. John's might fall out of the Top 25 and Seton Hall gets in the Top 25. Very depressing they haven't beat a top 25 team this season with all that talent. Team hasn't meshed yet , I hope they turn this season around. No doubt they'll blow Seton Hall away .The team is demoralized with no confidence .
AdmiralOriginal Crew20,417 postsSince 2019
After a couple of months it's clear that this years team is nothing like last year.
Guard play is mediocre at best. Shooting is better. Team needs to play better defense but I'm sure Pitino will round them into shape in the New Year.......I hope.
No team identity or chemistry
At least I'm enjoyin' the ride.....
CommodoreOriginal Crew7,065 postsSince 2018
St. John's might fall out of the Top 25 and Seton Hall gets in the Top 25. Very depressing they haven't beat a top 25 team this season with all that talent. Team hasn't meshed yet , I hope they turn this season around. No doubt they'll blow Seton Hall away .The team is demoralized with no confidence .
They are out
No way they stay in
Seton Hall is a much better team than SJ right now. Not even a question
At least I'm enjoyin' the ride.....
CommodoreOriginal Crew7,065 postsSince 2018
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