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2021-09-15 16:10:27 917-997-xxxx Welcome to Inside St. John's! I'll send you text messages about the latest developments with the Red Storm and its storied basketball team. Feel free to join the conversation with any questions you have about the program and I'll do my best to get you some answers. Save this number in your contacts and let's chat! You can text STOP at any time to unsubscribe.
2021-09-16 07:04:02 917-997-xxxx Have gotten a few questions about where St. John's goes from here for the 2022 recruiting class. Right now, they have three players: Jaquan Sanders, Kolby King and AJ Storr, all who are perimeter players. For now, I have been told St. John's plans to stand pat, at least for the early signing period. It has only one open scholarship for next year right now, although that can obviously change, and in this new world where transfers don't have to sit out, I expect the Johnnies to also be active with transfers in the spring. I wouldn't expect any new commits for '22 in the near future.
2021-09-16 09:21:52 917-997-xxxx The Big East has announced there will be an in-person Media Day at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 19. Just about a month away. St. John's is also planning to have its own media day. That day has yet to be determined.
2021-09-16 10:32:42 917-997-xxxx St. John's assistant coach Van Macon will be at Archbishop Stepinac today for its open gym. Current St. John's center Joel Soriano attended Stepinac. It is one of the premier programs in the state.
2021-09-17 08:18:09 917-997-xxxx A schedule update: St. John's will face Baruch in an exhibition game on Oct. 27 and will play a quality mid-major in a charity scrimmage. Details still be worked out on that.
2021-09-19 11:30:42 917-997-xxxx Hope everyone is enjoying the day of football. A recruiting note: Assistant coach Van Macon is at Christ the King open gym today checking in on sophomore shooting guard Dwayne Pierce.
2021-09-20 08:36:50 917-997-xxxx Wanted to let everyone know I'll be at Dribble for the Cure Saturday on campus. If you're there, come say hello.
2021-09-21 09:57:45 917-997-xxxx Recruiting note: Assistant coach Greg "Shoes" Vetrone will be at Gill St. Bernard's in New Jersey today to see junior wing Geancarlo Pejuero. Seton Hall offered him a scholarship yesterday.
2021-09-22 08:51:43 917-997-xxxx The Big East schedule is expected to get released tomorrow, per a source. St John's will open league play with a very big game, I'm told.
2021-09-23 08:39:05 917-997-xxxx The Big East schedule is out. St. John's will open with Seton Hall in Newark on Dec. 20. It will play four league games at the Garden: Georgetown (Jan. 16), Seton Hall (Jan. 22), Villanova (Feb. 8) and UConn (Feb. 13). The early part of the schedule is somewhat easy: at Hall, home for Butler and Marquette, at Georgetown and home for DePaul. Great chance for a fast start.
2021-09-23 08:50:14 917-997-xxxx Here is my story on the complete schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yfdawfbz
2021-09-23 10:33:04 917-997-xxxx Working on the Steve DeMeo lawsuit against St. John's and Mike Anderson for wrongful termination. Will offer my thoughts later in the day. Messy situation for all involved.
2021-09-23 10:42:00 917-997-xxxx St. John's assistant coach TJ Cleveland is at IMG Academy today to see verbal commit AJ Storr, per a source.
2021-09-23 10:57:50 917-997-xxxx Exclusive statement from St. John's: "St. John's University and Coach Mike Anderson categorically deny Steve DeMeo's allegations of wrongdoing, but cannot otherwise comment on pending litigation."
2021-09-23 11:25:02 917-997-xxxx Here is the story on Steve DeMeo's lawsuit: https://tinyurl.com/ydkjhjl5
2021-09-25 09:29:03 917-997-xxxx Hey everyone. Had a great time at Dribble for the Cure. A few notes: Julian Champagnie told me he can begin non-contact practice Wednesday. Dylan Addae-Wusu a bit behind him with his ankle injury. Champagnie thinks this team can win the Big East and said Hofstra transfer Tareq Coburn is biggest surprise of the newcomers. Mike Anderson declined comment on Steve DeMeo lawsuit. Will have a story later today.
2021-09-25 18:44:18 917-997-xxxx Here is my story from the day: https://tinyurl.com/yhz8dhbu
2021-09-29 11:06:02 917-997-xxxx The Big East has released start times and TV for this season. St. John's will have three national Fox broadcasts, at home against Georgetown and Connecticut, and at Villanova. The league opener against Seton Hall will be an 8:45 tip-off on Dec. 20 in Newark on Fox Sports 1.
2021-09-29 11:35:52 917-997-xxxx Entire St. John's schedule can be found here with tip times and TV: https://tinyurl.com/yjxsxwt6
2021-09-30 11:53:31 917-997-xxxx Will have a story later today on the eve of the first practice of the season. It's about getting everyone on the same page: "We just got to become a team. That's the most important thing," coach Mike Anderson told me.
2021-09-30 16:09:19 917-997-xxxx Here is the link for today's story advancing the official start to the season with tomorrow's opening practice: https://tinyurl.com/ydswuutg
2021-10-04 10:08:55 917-997-xxxx The charity exhibition I had told you guys about a few weeks ago has fallen through. St. John's will instead have a closed-door scrimmage. They are working on the opponent.
2021-10-04 10:13:52 917-997-xxxx Tareq Coburn, a graduate transfer from Hofstra,, is all clear to be eligible this year, per a source. Was recently given a waiver, as this is his second transfer. This was expected, but still good news all the same.
2021-10-04 16:43:33 917-997-xxxx Jaquan Sanders has decommitted to St. John's. He tells me the decision was based on needing to get away from New York and eliminate distractions. He comes from Far Rockaway, a dangerous neighborhood in Queens. He said it had nothing to do with St. John's.
2021-10-04 17:19:09 917-997-xxxx Here is the full quote from Jaquan Sanders on his decision to decommit: "My mom doesn't want me to stay in New York. She wants me to go to another place she knows I'll stay focused and be focused. That was really it. It definitely was a tough decision. It was really hard. Decommitting wasn't really on my mind at first, but then a lot of things started happening. It was sitting down with my mom and having a serious conversation about it."
2021-10-04 18:34:43 917-997-xxxx Here is the story on Jaquan Sanders' decommitment: https://tinyurl.com/ygtow742
2021-10-06 10:18:58 917-997-xxxx I'm hoping to attend a practice next week. For now, some intel on what I'm hearing for the starting five. Looks like there are three givens: Julian Champagnie, Posh Alexander and Joel Soriano. Then it's up in the air. Have heard Tareq Coburn and Stef Smith have been very impressive so far in workouts.
2021-10-11 08:44:13 917-997-xxxx Hello, everyone. Been kind of quiet the last few days. Wanted to know what everyone is interested in with this service. What you would like to know? How I can make this as enjoyable as possible for you guys. Moving forward, Big East media day is next Tuesday and I plan on attending a practice soon as well. All the best, Zach.
2021-10-13 11:39:18 917-997-xxxx Four former St. John's players -- Justin Simon, D'Angelo Harrison, DJ Kennedy and Sean Evans -- played in a game overseas today. Harrison shared am image of them together: https://tinyurl.com/yhl47xq7. Cool stuff.
2021-10-14 07:04:09 917-997-xxxx Injury update: Julian Champagnie is getting closer to practicing fully. Was told in the next few days. Good news for St. John's. Dylan Addae-Wusu has a ways to go, however. Would guess he's a few weeks out.
2021-10-15 08:22:16 917-997-xxxx St John's will face Rhode Island in a closed-door scrimmage on Halloween, per a source.
2021-10-15 10:12:33 917-997-xxxx St. John's will bring Julian Champagnie and Dylan Addae-Wusu to Big East media day on Tuesday.
2021-10-15 10:14:26 917-997-xxxx Correction to last message: St. John's will bring Julian Champagnie and Stef Smith to Big East media day on Tuesday. Apologies.
2021-10-18 08:45:48 917-997-xxxx Speaking to new president Rev. Brian Stanley this afternoon. What would everyone like me to ask him?
2021-10-18 18:14:17 917-997-xxxx Thanks everyone for the questions for President Shanley. Was a great interview. Will have a story at some point soon, not quite sure the day yet. He emphasized the need for facilities to improve as the No. 1 thing for the basketball program moving forward and one of his focuses.
2021-10-19 05:25:47 917-997-xxxx St. John's was picked to finish fourth by Big East coaches. Julian Champagnie a unanimous first team selection. Posh Alexander second team.
2021-10-19 06:37:53 917-997-xxxx Here's my first story from Big East media day: https://tinyurl.com/yeosvlpr
2021-10-19 07:12:37 917-997-xxxx Julian Champagnie had his first full practice yesterday.
2021-10-19 09:00:59 917-997-xxxx Overall theme of St. John's today at media day was high expectations, but a lot of work to do. So many new pieces. But the belief that this could be the year fans have waiting for. Time will tell. Wi
2021-10-19 09:40:09 917-997-xxxx A message from Julian Champagnie: https://tinyurl.com/yk5htpxa
2021-10-19 15:43:46 917-997-xxxx Was a busy day. A few thoughts on stuff that didn't go in my stories and you won't find anywhere else. 1. Tareq Coburn is going to play a key role. Every time I talk to Mike Anderson he brings him up and offers praise. 2. Hearing a lot of positives about Rafael Pinzon. Been told he's been very good in practice and has given Posh Alexander some problems at times. 3. The experience of this team is something Anderson loves. He talked about not having to go easy on guys because they've been through it before, played for tough coaches and are desperate to win. Seemed like something players who left may have lacked.
2021-10-19 15:48:36 917-997-xxxx A few more notes that didn't fit in the last message. 4. Stef Smith raved about Julian Champagnie -- but more about his character and humility than his basketball ability. With so many new players, it seems like Julian has gone out of his way to welcome them and make them feel comfortable. That's what a leader does. 5. I got a confident, but not a cocky, feel from Champagnie today. He didn't make any bold predictions, but he seems to know what this team has. 6. Sounds like Dylan Addae-Wusu is getting closer to practicing. He is running and sprinting. That's a good sign and progress.
2021-10-20 08:56:36 917-997-xxxx St. John's assistant coach TJ Cleveland saw three-star shooting guard Silas Demary Jr. yesterday, per source. He's a 6-foot-4 guard from North Carolina.
2021-10-20 08:58:46 917-997-xxxx Regarding the last note, Silas Demary Jr. is a 2023 prospect.
2021-10-21 10:14:41 917-997-xxxx Hello everyone. Will be speaking to Lou Carnesecca, Mark Jackson and a few other great old Johnnies on Saturday for the statue unveiling. Would love to hear what you guys would like asked.
2021-10-21 14:43:12 917-997-xxxx Former St Johns commit Jaquan Sanders announces a top five of Seton Hall, Temple, Hofstra, Butler and St Bonaventure. Would be surprised if he doesn't go to Hall.
2021-10-22 09:37:25 917-997-xxxx St. John's will host Stepinac sophomore forward Jacob Hogarth tonight, per source. Will have full list for the event soon.
2021-10-22 10:41:41 917-997-xxxx Here we go. Full list of recruits for tonight's tip-off event. Big names are five-stars Ian Jackson of Cardinal Hayes,, Naasir Cunningham of Gill St. Bernard's and four-stars Isaiah Miranda of Commonwealth Academy and Dwayne Pierce of Christ the King. Isaiah Miranda '23 Commonwealth Academy Massai Graham '23 Tapestry Charter Isaiah Earl '22 Lee Academy Brendan Oliver '25 Newark Academy Jaden Kelly '25 St. Thomas Aquinas Markell Alston '25 CTK Brandon Williams '23 CTK Dwayne Pierce '24 CTK Jaiden Glover '24 St Benedict's Prep Rich Brisco '24 Roselle Catholic
2021-10-22 10:43:16 917-997-xxxx List continued from last message: Spencer Mahoney '23 Xaverian Naasir Cunningham '24 Gil St. Bernard Tahaad Pettiford '24 Hudson Catholic Jakai Sanders '24 Bishop Loughlin Ian Jackson '24 Cardinal Hayes Tarique Foster 22' Cardinal Hayes Youssouf Singare '23 Upper room James Johns Jr '23 Long Island Lutheran Andreo Ash '24 Liverpool Jacob Hogarth '24 Stepinac Vere Anthony III '25 St. Francis Prep
2021-10-22 13:38:46 917-997-xxxx You can watch tonight's tip-off event here: https://tinyurl.com/yh9k6ahr
2021-10-23 10:27:29 917-997-xxxx Great read for everyone from my co-worker Steve Serby. His weekly Q&A with Julian Champagnie: https://trib.al/Rxc3Qzp
2021-10-23 13:46:22 917-997-xxxx What's up everyone. At St Johns for the Lou Carnesecca statue unveiling. A number of former players are here, including Jayson Williams and Mark Jackson.
2021-10-23 14:19:58 917-997-xxxx Ron Artest is here as well.
2021-10-23 15:14:48 917-997-xxxx Here's the statue
2021-10-23 15:16:48 917-997-xxxx https://tinyurl.com/ydpbfeaz
2021-10-23 18:07:20 917-997-xxxx Here is my story on today's ceremony: https://tinyurl.com/yj7dy5l8
2021-10-24 14:25:40 917-997-xxxx Hey guys. Quite the day yesterday. A few things that didn't make my story. -- Jayson Williams was hilarious and took some shots at some in attendance and some not. The whopper was him recalling a signed Chris Mullin photo in Carnesecca's office that said, "Coach, imagine if I could run and jump." Williams said it should now read, "Coach, Imagine if I could run, jump and coach." Chris wasn't there, but his brother Terence was. -- Was impressed that Metta World Peace (Ron Artest) flew in from LA for the event. He didn't even play for Carnesecca. Posh Alexander got Zendon Hamilton to introduce them and the talked for a bit.
2021-10-24 14:27:55 917-997-xxxx Also, from last night: -- There was so much pride in the room, not only for Carnesecca, but for the program. Carnesecca talked a lot about it. He obviously won't be around forever. Would be cool to see the team breakthrough to give him a few break moments. -- Was telling that the entire team and coaching staff attended the event. Overheard a few conversations about how close this group is.
2021-10-25 09:47:02 917-997-xxxx What's up everyone. Tomorrow is St Johns media day. Would love to hear what interests everyone. Keep in mind: I only have 25 minutes with the players, so will try to get to everything. I'll also be watching practice.
2021-10-26 10:52:52 917-997-xxxx Watching practice now. Dylan Addae-Wusu told me he's close to practicing full. Not there yet.
2021-10-26 11:15:50 917-997-xxxx Posted a few videos on my twitter account and a photo. Working on being able to shrink them and send directly here. https://tinyurl.com/yfbc5bjy
2021-10-26 17:12:07 917-997-xxxx Here is my story from today's media day on Tareq Coburn juggling basketball and the demanding physician assistant program: https://tinyurl.com/ygahu24r
2021-10-26 18:42:49 917-997-xxxx Here is my other story today on Joel Soriano's weight loss: https://trib.al/pqN9GNv
2021-10-27 08:31:58 917-997-xxxx -- Anderson talked about the sense of urgency the transfers have. They really only have one or two years left, so they are trying to make the most of their time. Felt like something that may have been lacking with last year's team at times. Some guys were too comfortable. This isn't the first time I've heard this from players. Julian has mentioned the work ethic of the new guys. --Dylan Addae-Wusu did practice in the time I was there, still doesn't seem all the way there with his ankle. Didn't seem to be going 100 percent, or really close to it. My guess is he could miss the first week or so of the season, but we got time.
2021-10-27 08:34:18 917-997-xxxx A few thoughts from yesterday that didn't make it into my two paper stories: -- Posh Alexander said he got to talk to Metta World Peace (Ron Artest) about what it takes to make the NBA. Peace emphasized the need to just work, and not think too far ahead. He told Posh he liked his game. -- Only saw about an hour of practice, but really liked what I saw from Tareq Coburn (perimeter shooting), Esahia Nyiwe (rim protection) and Rafael Pinzon (versatility and length). Nyiwe really stood out to me with his length and ability to defend. Might be hard for Anderson not to play him in the back of the press.
2021-10-27 15:48:52 917-997-xxxx Starters for tonight's exhibition game: Posh Alexander Stef Smith Montez Mathis Julian Champagnie Joel Soriano
2021-10-27 16:53:34 917-997-xxxx St. John's leads Baruch 57-21 at the half. Pretty good opening 20 minutes. Will share my thoughts after the game with you guys.
2021-10-27 17:56:40 917-997-xxxx St. John's beats Baruch, 107-43. Julian Champagnie had 19 points and 13 rebounds. Joel Soriano had 17. Tareq Coburn and Aaron Wheeler each with 11. Up next is URI closed-door scrimmage on Sunday. A lot to like, but obviously against a vastly inferior opponent.
2021-10-27 19:23:32 917-997-xxxx Sent my story in. Let's get to it. A few thoughts -- Julian Champagnie looked like himself, a very good thing coming off wrist surgery. He seemed to handle the ball a lot more than I remember last year. I asked him about that, and he said he does feel more comfortable grabbing a rebound and pushing the ball. -- It's Baruch. I don't want to get nuts here. But I was impressed by the skill I saw in Joel Soriano. He has a soft touch for a big guy and can score. Now, I want to see it against Big East players where he doesn't have a six-inch size advantage, but it did impress me.
2021-10-27 19:25:45 917-997-xxxx -- I think Rafael Pinzon and O'Mar Stanley are going to contribute. Both looked the part on Wednesday. Defense may an issue for Pinzon in Big East play, but he can skill and feel that is difficult to teach. Stanley's motor stands out. He plays very hard. Both do. On one play, Pinzon atoned for a turnover by racing back to block a 3-point shot. -- Dylan Addae-Wusu is itching to get back. At one point, he tried to move past Mike Anderson to go in the game, and he was in street clothes. He knows there will be a minutes battle and the sophomore doesn't want to fall too far behind.
2021-10-27 19:28:20 917-997-xxxx Ok, last text. -- Montez Mathis was very active defensively, notching five steals. He told me he loves this style after playing in Rutgers' plodding system. He's a big-time athlete and could excel going up and down. -- I liked Posh Alexander's game a lot tonight. Didn't try to do too much, didn't force drives. Only scored 6 points, but had 10 assists. Was more than happy to distribute the ball. St. John's may not need him to score big this year. -- Aaron Wheeler showed a few glimpses of his immense potential. He hit a long 3-pointer, he had blocks on consecutive possessions, he scored inside. Was surprised he came off the bench.
2021-10-27 20:17:35 917-997-xxxx Here's my story from tonight's game: https://tinyurl.com/yhrsl2xb
2021-10-31 12:24:38 917-997-xxxx St. John's lost to URI by two in the scrimmage today. Can see full box score here: https://tinyurl.com/yhxv3syq
2021-10-31 12:56:42 917-997-xxxx Added note on the St. John's-URI scrimmage: Was told SJU was down double figure and played much better in second half.
2021-11-01 08:46:57 917-997-xxxx Wanted to follow up on yesterday's scrimmage with URI. Did some digging and talked to some people. This was a good day for St. John's. It revealed a lot of things it has to work on. This could take time. There are nine new players. Clearly chemistry won't happen overnight. One major positive was Tareq Coburn. He's going to be a significant contributor. I also don't expect Stef Smith, Aaron Wheelre and Montez Mathis to shoot so poorly a lot. Eight days until the games count.
2021-11-04 12:24:09 917-997-xxxx One-time St. John's verbal commit Jaquan Sanders will announce a school tomorrow. Sounds like it will be Seton Hall. No love lost between the two staffs right now.
2021-11-04 12:24:09 917-997-xxxx One-time St. John's verbal commit Jaquan Sanders will announce a school tomorrow. Sounds like it will be Seton Hall. No love lost between the two staffs right now.
2021-11-04 12:24:09 917-997-xxxx One-time St. John's verbal commit Jaquan Sanders will announce a school tomorrow. Sounds like it will be Seton Hall. No love lost between the two staffs right now.
2021-11-04 12:24:09 917-997-xxxx One-time St. John's verbal commit Jaquan Sanders will announce a school tomorrow. Sounds like it will be Seton Hall. No love lost between the two staffs right now.
2021-11-04 18:35:07 917-997-xxxx Four-star recruit AJ Storr will sign his National Letter of Intent with St. John's on Wednesday, his mother tells me.
2021-11-04 18:35:07 917-997-xxxx Four-star recruit AJ Storr will sign his National Letter of Intent with St. John's on Wednesday, his mother tells me.
2021-11-04 18:35:07 917-997-xxxx Four-star recruit AJ Storr will sign his National Letter of Intent with St. John's on Wednesday, his mother tells me.
2021-11-04 18:35:07 917-997-xxxx Four-star recruit AJ Storr will sign his National Letter of Intent with St. John's on Wednesday, his mother tells me.
2021-11-05 08:44:02 917-997-xxxx St John's other commit, Kolby King, will sign on Wednesday as well, per his HS coach.
2021-11-05 08:44:02 917-997-xxxx St John's other commit, Kolby King, will sign on Wednesday as well, per his HS coach.
2021-11-05 08:44:02 917-997-xxxx St John's other commit, Kolby King, will sign on Wednesday as well, per his HS coach.
2021-11-05 08:44:02 917-997-xxxx St John's other commit, Kolby King, will sign on Wednesday as well, per his HS coach.
2021-11-05 17:40:15 917-997-xxxx One-time St. John's commit Jaquan Sanders has committed to Seton Hall. This won't go over well in Queens.
2021-11-05 17:40:15 917-997-xxxx One-time St. John's commit Jaquan Sanders has committed to Seton Hall. This won't go over well in Queens.
2021-11-05 17:40:15 917-997-xxxx One-time St. John's commit Jaquan Sanders has committed to Seton Hall. This won't go over well in Queens.
2021-11-05 17:40:15 917-997-xxxx One-time St. John's commit Jaquan Sanders has committed to Seton Hall. This won't go over well in Queens.
2021-11-05 17:50:58 917-997-xxxx Jaquan Sanders' mother, Lisa, tells me the decision on Seton Hall was meeting her son in the middle. He's not as close to home, but not too far away. Said it's bigger than basketball. She wants to make sure he graduates and is focused, and wasn't sure that would happen so close to home.
2021-11-05 17:50:58 917-997-xxxx Jaquan Sanders' mother, Lisa, tells me the decision on Seton Hall was meeting her son in the middle. He's not as close to home, but not too far away. Said it's bigger than basketball. She wants to make sure he graduates and is focused, and wasn't sure that would happen so close to home.
2021-11-05 17:50:58 917-997-xxxx Jaquan Sanders' mother, Lisa, tells me the decision on Seton Hall was meeting her son in the middle. He's not as close to home, but not too far away. Said it's bigger than basketball. She wants to make sure he graduates and is focused, and wasn't sure that would happen so close to home.
2021-11-05 17:50:59 917-997-xxxx Jaquan Sanders' mother, Lisa, tells me the decision on Seton Hall was meeting her son in the middle. He's not as close to home, but not too far away. Said it's bigger than basketball. She wants to make sure he graduates and is focused, and wasn't sure that would happen so close to home.
2021-11-05 18:03:55 917-997-xxxx Lisa Sanders on the decision: "I didn't want him here in Queens. I said, 'it's away, but it's not too far away.' As a family, we all agreed it was close enough, but far enough."
2021-11-05 18:03:55 917-997-xxxx Lisa Sanders on the decision: "I didn't want him here in Queens. I said, 'it's away, but it's not too far away.' As a family, we all agreed it was close enough, but far enough."
2021-11-05 18:03:55 917-997-xxxx Lisa Sanders on the decision: "I didn't want him here in Queens. I said, 'it's away, but it's not too far away.' As a family, we all agreed it was close enough, but far enough."
2021-11-05 18:03:55 917-997-xxxx Lisa Sanders on the decision: "I didn't want him here in Queens. I said, 'it's away, but it's not too far away.' As a family, we all agreed it was close enough, but far enough."
2021-11-06 11:56:21 917-997-xxxx Great story here on Lou Carnesecca by co-worker Ian O'Connor: https://tinyurl.com/ydr6u32p
2021-11-06 11:56:21 917-997-xxxx Great story here on Lou Carnesecca by co-worker Ian O'Connor: https://tinyurl.com/ydr6u32p
2021-11-06 11:56:21 917-997-xxxx Great story here on Lou Carnesecca by co-worker Ian O'Connor: https://tinyurl.com/ydr6u32p
2021-11-06 11:56:21 917-997-xxxx Great story here on Lou Carnesecca by co-worker Ian O'Connor: https://tinyurl.com/ydr6u32p
2021-11-07 15:59:51 917-997-xxxx St. John's hosted Class of 2023 PG Braylen Blue on an unofficial visit today.
2021-11-07 15:59:51 917-997-xxxx St. John's hosted Class of 2023 PG Braylen Blue on an unofficial visit today.
2021-11-07 15:59:51 917-997-xxxx St. John's hosted Class of 2023 PG Braylen Blue on an unofficial visit today.
2021-11-07 15:59:51 917-997-xxxx St. John's hosted Class of 2023 PG Braylen Blue on an unofficial visit today.
2021-11-08 09:56:10 917-997-xxxx Mike Anderson is skeptical Dylan Addae-Wusu will be ready tomorrow. Is practicing fully. They'll see how he is after practice t oday.
2021-11-08 09:56:10 917-997-xxxx Mike Anderson is skeptical Dylan Addae-Wusu will be ready tomorrow. Is practicing fully. They'll see how he is after practice t oday.
2021-11-08 09:56:10 917-997-xxxx Mike Anderson is skeptical Dylan Addae-Wusu will be ready tomorrow. Is practicing fully. They'll see how he is after practice t oday.
2021-11-08 09:56:10 917-997-xxxx Mike Anderson is skeptical Dylan Addae-Wusu will be ready tomorrow. Is practicing fully. They'll see how he is after practice t oday.
2021-11-08 09:56:35 917-997-xxxx Julian Champagnie feels St. John's is ready for tomorrow. Thinks chemistry is ahead of where he expected it to be. Believes they have more shooters than a year ago, which should help free him up.
2021-11-08 09:56:35 917-997-xxxx Julian Champagnie feels St. John's is ready for tomorrow. Thinks chemistry is ahead of where he expected it to be. Believes they have more shooters than a year ago, which should help free him up.
2021-11-08 09:56:35 917-997-xxxx Julian Champagnie feels St. John's is ready for tomorrow. Thinks chemistry is ahead of where he expected it to be. Believes they have more shooters than a year ago, which should help free him up.
2021-11-08 09:56:35 917-997-xxxx Julian Champagnie feels St. John's is ready for tomorrow. Thinks chemistry is ahead of where he expected it to be. Believes they have more shooters than a year ago, which should help free him up.
2021-11-08 09:57:05 917-997-xxxx Mike Anderson: "We're still in that learning phrase with each other."
2021-11-08 09:57:05 917-997-xxxx Mike Anderson: "We're still in that learning phrase with each other."
2021-11-08 09:57:05 917-997-xxxx Mike Anderson: "We're still in that learning phrase with each other."
2021-11-08 09:57:05 917-997-xxxx Mike Anderson: "We're still in that learning phrase with each other."
2021-11-08 10:06:15 917-997-xxxx Mike Anderson praising Rafael Pinzon a ton. He really likes the freshman guard.
2021-11-08 10:06:15 917-997-xxxx Mike Anderson praising Rafael Pinzon a ton. He really likes the freshman guard.
2021-11-08 10:06:15 917-997-xxxx Mike Anderson praising Rafael Pinzon a ton. He really likes the freshman guard.
2021-11-08 10:06:15 917-997-xxxx Mike Anderson praising Rafael Pinzon a ton. He really likes the freshman guard.
2021-11-08 14:01:27 917-997-xxxx My St. John's preview will be out later tonight at some point. Here is a snippet. An anonymous coach's take: "If they can shoot the ball better than they did last year, I think that's the only question mark I have with them. Obviously, Posh is going to be better, Champagnie is going to be better. I like the big kid they added, Soriano. He's going to give them a presence, which they didn't have last year. ... Mathis fits their system really well because of how athletic he is, the way he defends. He gives them a little more physicality. The kid Smith can really shoot it. Coburn is good. I'd be starting him if I was them."
2021-11-08 14:01:28 917-997-xxxx My St. John's preview will be out later tonight at some point. Here is a snippet. An anonymous coach's take: "If they can shoot the ball better than they did last year, I think that's the only question mark I have with them. Obviously, Posh is going to be better, Champagnie is going to be better. I like the big kid they added, Soriano. He's going to give them a presence, which they didn't have last year. ... Mathis fits their system really well because of how athletic he is, the way he defends. He gives them a little more physicality. The kid Smith can really shoot it. Coburn is good. I'd be starting him if I was them."
2021-11-08 14:01:28 917-997-xxxx My St. John's preview will be out later tonight at some point. Here is a snippet. An anonymous coach's take: "If they can shoot the ball better than they did last year, I think that's the only question mark I have with them. Obviously, Posh is going to be better, Champagnie is going to be better. I like the big kid they added, Soriano. He's going to give them a presence, which they didn't have last year. ... Mathis fits their system really well because of how athletic he is, the way he defends. He gives them a little more physicality. The kid Smith can really shoot it. Coburn is good. I'd be starting him if I was them."
2021-11-08 14:01:28 917-997-xxxx My St. John's preview will be out later tonight at some point. Here is a snippet. An anonymous coach's take: "If they can shoot the ball better than they did last year, I think that's the only question mark I have with them. Obviously, Posh is going to be better, Champagnie is going to be better. I like the big kid they added, Soriano. He's going to give them a presence, which they didn't have last year. ... Mathis fits their system really well because of how athletic he is, the way he defends. He gives them a little more physicality. The kid Smith can really shoot it. Coburn is good. I'd be starting him if I was them."
2021-11-08 15:46:02 917-997-xxxx Here is my St Johns preview. https://tinyurl.com/ygjqenbt
2021-11-08 15:46:02 917-997-xxxx Here is my St Johns preview. https://tinyurl.com/ygjqenbt
2021-11-08 15:46:02 917-997-xxxx Here is my St Johns preview. https://tinyurl.com/ygjqenbt
2021-11-08 15:46:03 917-997-xxxx Here is my St Johns preview. https://tinyurl.com/ygjqenbt
2021-11-09 15:29:46 917-997-xxxx What's up everyone. Here at Carnesecca Arena for the opener. Tip off is about 75 minutes away. Can't wait! In the meantime, check out my local predictions: https://tinyurl.com/yj9o8p2j
2021-11-09 15:29:46 917-997-xxxx What's up everyone. Here at Carnesecca Arena for the opener. Tip off is about 75 minutes away. Can't wait! In the meantime, check out my local predictions: https://tinyurl.com/yj9o8p2j
2021-11-09 15:29:46 917-997-xxxx What's up everyone. Here at Carnesecca Arena for the opener. Tip off is about 75 minutes away. Can't wait! In the meantime, check out my local predictions: https://tinyurl.com/yj9o8p2j
2021-11-09 15:29:47 917-997-xxxx What's up everyone. Here at Carnesecca Arena for the opener. Tip off is about 75 minutes away. Can't wait! In the meantime, check out my local predictions: https://tinyurl.com/yj9o8p2j
2021-11-09 16:09:35 917-997-xxxx Dylan Addae-Wusu going through pre-game warmups. Looks like there's a chance he plays.
2021-11-09 16:09:35 917-997-xxxx Dylan Addae-Wusu going through pre-game warmups. Looks like there's a chance he plays.
2021-11-09 16:09:35 917-997-xxxx Dylan Addae-Wusu going through pre-game warmups. Looks like there's a chance he plays.
2021-11-09 16:09:35 917-997-xxxx Dylan Addae-Wusu going through pre-game warmups. Looks like there's a chance he plays.
2021-11-09 16:13:40 917-997-xxxx Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley, who grew up with Montez Mathis and played on the same HS and AAU team, expected to be here tonight to support his good friend.
2021-11-09 16:13:40 917-997-xxxx Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley, who grew up with Montez Mathis and played on the same HS and AAU team, expected to be here tonight to support his good friend.
2021-11-09 16:13:40 917-997-xxxx Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley, who grew up with Montez Mathis and played on the same HS and AAU team, expected to be here tonight to support his good friend.
2021-11-09 16:13:40 917-997-xxxx Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley, who grew up with Montez Mathis and played on the same HS and AAU team, expected to be here tonight to support his good friend.
2021-11-09 16:32:17 917-997-xxxx Starters: Mathis, Champagnie, Soriano, Alexander and Smith. Also, Addae-Wusu is available off the bench.
2021-11-09 16:32:17 917-997-xxxx Starters: Mathis, Champagnie, Soriano, Alexander and Smith. Also, Addae-Wusu is available off the bench.
2021-11-09 16:32:17 917-997-xxxx Starters: Mathis, Champagnie, Soriano, Alexander and Smith. Also, Addae-Wusu is available off the bench.
2021-11-09 16:32:17 917-997-xxxx Starters: Mathis, Champagnie, Soriano, Alexander and Smith. Also, Addae-Wusu is available off the bench.
2021-11-09 16:47:29 917-997-xxxx Drissa Traore is not in uniform. Would assume that means a redshirt decision has been made as expected.
2021-11-09 16:47:29 917-997-xxxx Drissa Traore is not in uniform. Would assume that means a redshirt decision has been made as expected.
2021-11-09 16:47:29 917-997-xxxx Drissa Traore is not in uniform. Would assume that means a redshirt decision has been made as expected.
2021-11-09 16:47:29 917-997-xxxx Drissa Traore is not in uniform. Would assume that means a redshirt decision has been made as expected.
2021-11-09 17:45:48 917-997-xxxx It's 59-18 at the half. I don't think Mississippi Valley State is going to win many games this year. Everyone contributed for St. John's. Addae-Wusu's ankle looked fine. Champagnie and Coburn each with 10. Posh had 6 assists.
2021-11-09 17:45:48 917-997-xxxx It's 59-18 at the half. I don't think Mississippi Valley State is going to win many games this year. Everyone contributed for St. John's. Addae-Wusu's ankle looked fine. Champagnie and Coburn each with 10. Posh had 6 assists.
2021-11-09 17:45:48 917-997-xxxx It's 59-18 at the half. I don't think Mississippi Valley State is going to win many games this year. Everyone contributed for St. John's. Addae-Wusu's ankle looked fine. Champagnie and Coburn each with 10. Posh had 6 assists.
2021-11-09 17:45:48 917-997-xxxx It's 59-18 at the half. I don't think Mississippi Valley State is going to win many games this year. Everyone contributed for St. John's. Addae-Wusu's ankle looked fine. Champagnie and Coburn each with 10. Posh had 6 assists.
2021-11-09 19:02:04 917-997-xxxx Pretty nice opener. St. John's wins 119-61. Six players in double figures. A lot to like, even if the opponent was not very good.
2021-11-09 19:02:04 917-997-xxxx Pretty nice opener. St. John's wins 119-61. Six players in double figures. A lot to like, even if the opponent was not very good.
2021-11-09 19:02:04 917-997-xxxx Pretty nice opener. St. John's wins 119-61. Six players in double figures. A lot to like, even if the opponent was not very good.
2021-11-09 19:02:04 917-997-xxxx Pretty nice opener. St. John's wins 119-61. Six players in double figures. A lot to like, even if the opponent was not very good.
2021-11-09 19:03:16 917-997-xxxx This was the largest margin of victory since Nov. 28, 1951.
2021-11-09 19:03:16 917-997-xxxx This was the largest margin of victory since Nov. 28, 1951.
2021-11-09 19:03:16 917-997-xxxx This was the largest margin of victory since Nov. 28, 1951.
2021-11-09 19:03:16 917-997-xxxx This was the largest margin of victory since Nov. 28, 1951.
2021-11-09 19:18:38 917-997-xxxx Postgame, Mike Anderson says Dylan Addae-Wusu made a lot of progress the last few days. Was a surprise he was ready.
2021-11-09 19:18:38 917-997-xxxx Postgame, Mike Anderson says Dylan Addae-Wusu made a lot of progress the last few days. Was a surprise he was ready.
2021-11-09 19:18:38 917-997-xxxx Postgame, Mike Anderson says Dylan Addae-Wusu made a lot of progress the last few days. Was a surprise he was ready.
2021-11-09 19:18:38 917-997-xxxx Postgame, Mike Anderson says Dylan Addae-Wusu made a lot of progress the last few days. Was a surprise he was ready.
2021-11-09 19:29:06 917-997-xxxx Mike Anderson said Drissa Traore will redshirt.
2021-11-09 19:29:06 917-997-xxxx Mike Anderson said Drissa Traore will redshirt.
2021-11-09 19:29:06 917-997-xxxx Mike Anderson said Drissa Traore will redshirt.
2021-11-09 19:29:07 917-997-xxxx Mike Anderson said Drissa Traore will redshirt.
2021-11-09 19:34:12 917-997-xxxx Here's the game story from tonight: https://tinyurl.com/yzjx96z4
2021-11-09 19:34:12 917-997-xxxx Here's the game story from tonight: https://tinyurl.com/yzjx96z4
2021-11-09 19:34:12 917-997-xxxx Here's the game story from tonight: https://tinyurl.com/yzjx96z4
2021-11-09 19:34:12 917-997-xxxx Here's the game story from tonight: https://tinyurl.com/yzjx96z4
2021-11-09 19:58:26 917-997-xxxx Ok, last text of the night. I know I'm hammering you guys. Spoke to the new president about the basketball program: https://tinyurl.com/yzdwxbxw
2021-11-09 19:58:26 917-997-xxxx Ok, last text of the night. I know I'm hammering you guys. Spoke to the new president about the basketball program: https://tinyurl.com/yzdwxbxw
2021-11-09 19:58:26 917-997-xxxx Ok, last text of the night. I know I'm hammering you guys. Spoke to the new president about the basketball program: https://tinyurl.com/yzdwxbxw
2021-11-09 19:58:26 917-997-xxxx Ok, last text of the night. I know I'm hammering you guys. Spoke to the new president about the basketball program: https://tinyurl.com/yzdwxbxw
2021-11-10 09:11:58 917-997-xxxx What's up everyone. Fun day yesterday. Some thoughts and observations: 1. Take yesterday's game with several grains of salt. That was not a very good opponent. St. Peter's, which nearly won at VCU on Tuesday, will be a much more representative opponent. 2. There was a ton to like. The two things that stood out: Shotmaking and length. St. John's has not had it in a long tine. Tareq Coburn and Stef Smith clearly can really shoot it from deep. Joel Soriano has some skill to go with his 6-11 frame. Esahia Nyiwe could contribute. 3. Julian Champagnie and Posh Alexander looked so comfortable out there. It's their team.
2021-11-10 09:11:58 917-997-xxxx What's up everyone. Fun day yesterday. Some thoughts and observations: 1. Take yesterday's game with several grains of salt. That was not a very good opponent. St. Peter's, which nearly won at VCU on Tuesday, will be a much more representative opponent. 2. There was a ton to like. The two things that stood out: Shotmaking and length. St. John's has not had it in a long tine. Tareq Coburn and Stef Smith clearly can really shoot it from deep. Joel Soriano has some skill to go with his 6-11 frame. Esahia Nyiwe could contribute. 3. Julian Champagnie and Posh Alexander looked so comfortable out there. It's their team.
2021-11-10 09:11:58 917-997-xxxx What's up everyone. Fun day yesterday. Some thoughts and observations: 1. Take yesterday's game with several grains of salt. That was not a very good opponent. St. Peter's, which nearly won at VCU on Tuesday, will be a much more representative opponent. 2. There was a ton to like. The two things that stood out: Shotmaking and length. St. John's has not had it in a long tine. Tareq Coburn and Stef Smith clearly can really shoot it from deep. Joel Soriano has some skill to go with his 6-11 frame. Esahia Nyiwe could contribute. 3. Julian Champagnie and Posh Alexander looked so comfortable out there. It's their team.
2021-11-10 09:11:58 917-997-xxxx What's up everyone. Fun day yesterday. Some thoughts and observations: 1. Take yesterday's game with several grains of salt. That was not a very good opponent. St. Peter's, which nearly won at VCU on Tuesday, will be a much more representative opponent. 2. There was a ton to like. The two things that stood out: Shotmaking and length. St. John's has not had it in a long tine. Tareq Coburn and Stef Smith clearly can really shoot it from deep. Joel Soriano has some skill to go with his 6-11 frame. Esahia Nyiwe could contribute. 3. Julian Champagnie and Posh Alexander looked so comfortable out there. It's their team.
2021-11-10 09:14:22 917-997-xxxx A few more points: 4. O'Mar Stanley is going to play. The freshman does so many things Mike Anderson loves. He rebounds, he defends and he never stops. He was very impressive. 5. The biggest surprise for me was Dylan Addae-Wusu. He was not supposed to play, but after some early rust, he looked like himself. A few hours after the game, he was getting up shots. 6. St. John's is expecting to receiver NLIs from recruits AJ Storr and Kolby King.
2021-11-10 09:14:22 917-997-xxxx A few more points: 4. O'Mar Stanley is going to play. The freshman does so many things Mike Anderson loves. He rebounds, he defends and he never stops. He was very impressive. 5. The biggest surprise for me was Dylan Addae-Wusu. He was not supposed to play, but after some early rust, he looked like himself. A few hours after the game, he was getting up shots. 6. St. John's is expecting to receiver NLIs from recruits AJ Storr and Kolby King.
2021-11-10 09:14:22 917-997-xxxx A few more points: 4. O'Mar Stanley is going to play. The freshman does so many things Mike Anderson loves. He rebounds, he defends and he never stops. He was very impressive. 5. The biggest surprise for me was Dylan Addae-Wusu. He was not supposed to play, but after some early rust, he looked like himself. A few hours after the game, he was getting up shots. 6. St. John's is expecting to receiver NLIs from recruits AJ Storr and Kolby King.
2021-11-10 09:14:22 917-997-xxxx A few more points: 4. O'Mar Stanley is going to play. The freshman does so many things Mike Anderson loves. He rebounds, he defends and he never stops. He was very impressive. 5. The biggest surprise for me was Dylan Addae-Wusu. He was not supposed to play, but after some early rust, he looked like himself. A few hours after the game, he was getting up shots. 6. St. John's is expecting to receiver NLIs from recruits AJ Storr and Kolby King.
2021-11-10 13:40:05 917-997-xxxx Both recruits have signed. Here is a photo of Kolby King. https://tinyurl.com/yegnlunb
2021-11-10 13:40:05 917-997-xxxx Both recruits have signed. Here is a photo of Kolby King. https://tinyurl.com/yegnlunb
2021-11-10 13:40:05 917-997-xxxx Both recruits have signed. Here is a photo of Kolby King. https://tinyurl.com/yegnlunb
2021-11-10 13:40:05 917-997-xxxx Both recruits have signed. Here is a photo of Kolby King. https://tinyurl.com/yegnlunb
2021-11-12 08:53:59 917-997-xxxx A few interesting games tonight for former Johnnies. Rasheem Dunn and Robert Morris visit Kentucky, and Louisiana and Greg Williams Jr. meet Isaih Moore and Southern Miss. I'll be locked into Villanova-UCLA.
2021-11-12 08:53:59 917-997-xxxx A few interesting games tonight for former Johnnies. Rasheem Dunn and Robert Morris visit Kentucky, and Louisiana and Greg Williams Jr. meet Isaih Moore and Southern Miss. I'll be locked into Villanova-UCLA.
2021-11-12 08:53:59 917-997-xxxx A few interesting games tonight for former Johnnies. Rasheem Dunn and Robert Morris visit Kentucky, and Louisiana and Greg Williams Jr. meet Isaih Moore and Southern Miss. I'll be locked into Villanova-UCLA.
2021-11-12 08:53:59 917-997-xxxx A few interesting games tonight for former Johnnies. Rasheem Dunn and Robert Morris visit Kentucky, and Louisiana and Greg Williams Jr. meet Isaih Moore and Southern Miss. I'll be locked into Villanova-UCLA.
2021-11-13 10:30:55 917-997-xxxx What's up everyone, it's GameDay! Interesting game coming up in a few hours. St. Peter's is a much more representative opponent than Mississippi Valley State. Peacocks were picked second in the MAAC and nearly won at VCU the other day. They play small, so I think we could see less of Joel Soriano and more of Aaron Wheeler/O'Mar Stanley. May even see some small-ball lineups with four guards and Julian Champagnie up front. St. John's is a 13-point favorite. Good tuneup for Wednesday at Indiana.
2021-11-13 10:30:55 917-997-xxxx What's up everyone, it's GameDay! Interesting game coming up in a few hours. St. Peter's is a much more representative opponent than Mississippi Valley State. Peacocks were picked second in the MAAC and nearly won at VCU the other day. They play small, so I think we could see less of Joel Soriano and more of Aaron Wheeler/O'Mar Stanley. May even see some small-ball lineups with four guards and Julian Champagnie up front. St. John's is a 13-point favorite. Good tuneup for Wednesday at Indiana.
2021-11-13 10:30:55 917-997-xxxx What's up everyone, it's GameDay! Interesting game coming up in a few hours. St. Peter's is a much more representative opponent than Mississippi Valley State. Peacocks were picked second in the MAAC and nearly won at VCU the other day. They play small, so I think we could see less of Joel Soriano and more of Aaron Wheeler/O'Mar Stanley. May even see some small-ball lineups with four guards and Julian Champagnie up front. St. John's is a 13-point favorite. Good tuneup for Wednesday at Indiana.
2021-11-13 10:30:55 917-997-xxxx What's up everyone, it's GameDay! Interesting game coming up in a few hours. St. Peter's is a much more representative opponent than Mississippi Valley State. Peacocks were picked second in the MAAC and nearly won at VCU the other day. They play small, so I think we could see less of Joel Soriano and more of Aaron Wheeler/O'Mar Stanley. May even see some small-ball lineups with four guards and Julian Champagnie up front. St. John's is a 13-point favorite. Good tuneup for Wednesday at Indiana.
2021-11-13 12:39:50 917-997-xxxx Same starters for St. John's: Champagnie, Alexander, Smith, Soriano and Mathis.
2021-11-13 12:39:50 917-997-xxxx Same starters for St. John's: Champagnie, Alexander, Smith, Soriano and Mathis.
2021-11-13 12:39:50 917-997-xxxx Same starters for St. John's: Champagnie, Alexander, Smith, Soriano and Mathis.
2021-11-13 12:39:50 917-997-xxxx Same starters for St. John's: Champagnie, Alexander, Smith, Soriano and Mathis.
2021-11-13 13:55:03 917-997-xxxx St. John's leads St. Peter's, 47-27, at the half. A ton to like. So much weapons. Defense was strong, especially the close-outs at the 3-point line. Coburn and Champagnie each had 11. Johnnies were 11-of-21 from deep.
2021-11-13 13:55:03 917-997-xxxx St. John's leads St. Peter's, 47-27, at the half. A ton to like. So much weapons. Defense was strong, especially the close-outs at the 3-point line. Coburn and Champagnie each had 11. Johnnies were 11-of-21 from deep.
2021-11-13 13:55:03 917-997-xxxx St. John's leads St. Peter's, 47-27, at the half. A ton to like. So much weapons. Defense was strong, especially the close-outs at the 3-point line. Coburn and Champagnie each had 11. Johnnies were 11-of-21 from deep.
2021-11-13 13:55:03 917-997-xxxx St. John's leads St. Peter's, 47-27, at the half. A ton to like. So much weapons. Defense was strong, especially the close-outs at the 3-point line. Coburn and Champagnie each had 11. Johnnies were 11-of-21 from deep.
2021-11-13 15:10:14 917-997-xxxx Quality win, 91-70, over St. Peter's. Defense was solid, offense was consistent. Champagnie had 22. 12 and 9 for Posh. Several other contributors, from Mathis to Soriano to Coburn to Wheeler. Big early test Wednesday at Indiana.
2021-11-13 15:10:15 917-997-xxxx Quality win, 91-70, over St. Peter's. Defense was solid, offense was consistent. Champagnie had 22. 12 and 9 for Posh. Several other contributors, from Mathis to Soriano to Coburn to Wheeler. Big early test Wednesday at Indiana.
2021-11-13 15:10:15 917-997-xxxx Quality win, 91-70, over St. Peter's. Defense was solid, offense was consistent. Champagnie had 22. 12 and 9 for Posh. Several other contributors, from Mathis to Soriano to Coburn to Wheeler. Big early test Wednesday at Indiana.
2021-11-13 15:10:15 917-997-xxxx Quality win, 91-70, over St. Peter's. Defense was solid, offense was consistent. Champagnie had 22. 12 and 9 for Posh. Several other contributors, from Mathis to Soriano to Coburn to Wheeler. Big early test Wednesday at Indiana.
2021-11-13 15:50:39 917-997-xxxx Here is my running story from today's win: https://tinyurl.com/yjygalat
2021-11-13 15:50:39 917-997-xxxx Here is my running story from today's win: https://tinyurl.com/yjygalat
2021-11-13 15:50:40 917-997-xxxx Here is my running story from today's win: https://tinyurl.com/yjygalat
2021-11-13 15:50:40 917-997-xxxx Here is my running story from today's win: https://tinyurl.com/yjygalat
2021-11-13 15:59:24 917-997-xxxx Some notes from post-game: -Mike Anderson hinted that he would shrink his rotation on Wednesday somewhat. My guess is Pinzon and Nyiwe may not play. --Julian Champagnie declined to compare this year's team to last year's team. Smart kid, doesn't want to hurt feelings. Said he spoke to both Greg Williams Jr. and Isaih Moore about their game yesterday. -- Champagnie on Indiana: "We're super-ready." -- St. Peter's coach Shaheen Holloway raved about St. John's. Believes they are significantly better than last year.
2021-11-13 15:59:24 917-997-xxxx Some notes from post-game: -Mike Anderson hinted that he would shrink his rotation on Wednesday somewhat. My guess is Pinzon and Nyiwe may not play. --Julian Champagnie declined to compare this year's team to last year's team. Smart kid, doesn't want to hurt feelings. Said he spoke to both Greg Williams Jr. and Isaih Moore about their game yesterday. -- Champagnie on Indiana: "We're super-ready." -- St. Peter's coach Shaheen Holloway raved about St. John's. Believes they are significantly better than last year.
2021-11-13 15:59:25 917-997-xxxx Some notes from post-game: -Mike Anderson hinted that he would shrink his rotation on Wednesday somewhat. My guess is Pinzon and Nyiwe may not play. --Julian Champagnie declined to compare this year's team to last year's team. Smart kid, doesn't want to hurt feelings. Said he spoke to both Greg Williams Jr. and Isaih Moore about their game yesterday. -- Champagnie on Indiana: "We're super-ready." -- St. Peter's coach Shaheen Holloway raved about St. John's. Believes they are significantly better than last year.
2021-11-13 15:59:25 917-997-xxxx Some notes from post-game: -Mike Anderson hinted that he would shrink his rotation on Wednesday somewhat. My guess is Pinzon and Nyiwe may not play. --Julian Champagnie declined to compare this year's team to last year's team. Smart kid, doesn't want to hurt feelings. Said he spoke to both Greg Williams Jr. and Isaih Moore about their game yesterday. -- Champagnie on Indiana: "We're super-ready." -- St. Peter's coach Shaheen Holloway raved about St. John's. Believes they are significantly better than last year.
2021-11-13 16:14:37 917-997-xxxx St. John's hosted HS prospects Jaylin Lewis, Dwayne Pierce, Markell Alston, Devin Vanterpool and Devere Palmer for the win over St. Peter's, per a source.
2021-11-13 16:14:37 917-997-xxxx St. John's hosted HS prospects Jaylin Lewis, Dwayne Pierce, Markell Alston, Devin Vanterpool and Devere Palmer for the win over St. Peter's, per a source.
2021-11-13 16:14:37 917-997-xxxx St. John's hosted HS prospects Jaylin Lewis, Dwayne Pierce, Markell Alston, Devin Vanterpool and Devere Palmer for the win over St. Peter's, per a source.
2021-11-13 16:14:38 917-997-xxxx St. John's hosted HS prospects Jaylin Lewis, Dwayne Pierce, Markell Alston, Devin Vanterpool and Devere Palmer for the win over St. Peter's, per a source.
2021-11-13 16:15:18 917-997-xxxx Those recruits were from Christ the King. Forgot to mention. Their coach, Joe Arbitello, was also at the game.
2021-11-13 16:15:18 917-997-xxxx Those recruits were from Christ the King. Forgot to mention. Their coach, Joe Arbitello, was also at the game.
2021-11-13 16:15:18 917-997-xxxx Those recruits were from Christ the King. Forgot to mention. Their coach, Joe Arbitello, was also at the game.
2021-11-13 16:15:18 917-997-xxxx Those recruits were from Christ the King. Forgot to mention. Their coach, Joe Arbitello, was also at the game.
2021-11-14 12:50:50 917-997-xxxx Had some time to think about yesterday's impressive win and look ahead to Indiana. Here are some thoughts -- I'm very interested to see how St. John's defends Indiana All-American Trayce Jackson-Davis. He's too quick for Joel Soriano and probably a bit strong for Aaron Wheeler and Julian Champagnie. Could mean a shot for freshman O'Mar Stanley. I expect Mike Anderson will rotate guys on him. -- St. Peter's is not a bad team. They were picked second in the MAAC. St. John's just made them look like one for large stretches of this game. I'm really interested to see how SJU does against an even better opponent, in Indiana.
2021-11-14 12:50:50 917-997-xxxx Had some time to think about yesterday's impressive win and look ahead to Indiana. Here are some thoughts -- I'm very interested to see how St. John's defends Indiana All-American Trayce Jackson-Davis. He's too quick for Joel Soriano and probably a bit strong for Aaron Wheeler and Julian Champagnie. Could mean a shot for freshman O'Mar Stanley. I expect Mike Anderson will rotate guys on him. -- St. Peter's is not a bad team. They were picked second in the MAAC. St. John's just made them look like one for large stretches of this game. I'm really interested to see how SJU does against an even better opponent, in Indiana.
2021-11-14 12:50:50 917-997-xxxx Had some time to think about yesterday's impressive win and look ahead to Indiana. Here are some thoughts -- I'm very interested to see how St. John's defends Indiana All-American Trayce Jackson-Davis. He's too quick for Joel Soriano and probably a bit strong for Aaron Wheeler and Julian Champagnie. Could mean a shot for freshman O'Mar Stanley. I expect Mike Anderson will rotate guys on him. -- St. Peter's is not a bad team. They were picked second in the MAAC. St. John's just made them look like one for large stretches of this game. I'm really interested to see how SJU does against an even better opponent, in Indiana.
2021-11-14 12:50:50 917-997-xxxx Had some time to think about yesterday's impressive win and look ahead to Indiana. Here are some thoughts -- I'm very interested to see how St. John's defends Indiana All-American Trayce Jackson-Davis. He's too quick for Joel Soriano and probably a bit strong for Aaron Wheeler and Julian Champagnie. Could mean a shot for freshman O'Mar Stanley. I expect Mike Anderson will rotate guys on him. -- St. Peter's is not a bad team. They were picked second in the MAAC. St. John's just made them look like one for large stretches of this game. I'm really interested to see how SJU does against an even better opponent, in Indiana.
2021-11-14 12:56:31 917-997-xxxx A few more thoughts: -- Tareq Coburn is by far the biggest surprise for me so far. I was familiar with him at Hofstra, but he's still much better than I expected. I've heard the coaching staff say the same thing. He's not just a knockdown shooter, but he can create off the dribble. His role is only going to expand. -- There was a scout from the Hornets at yesterday's game to see Julian Champagnie, per a source. Would guess there would a few for him and Jackson-Davis on Wednesday. -- Will be interested to see Mike Anderson's rotation Wednesday. I would think Rafael Pinzon may not be in it. Same is possible for Esahia Nyiwe.
2021-11-14 12:56:31 917-997-xxxx A few more thoughts: -- Tareq Coburn is by far the biggest surprise for me so far. I was familiar with him at Hofstra, but he's still much better than I expected. I've heard the coaching staff say the same thing. He's not just a knockdown shooter, but he can create off the dribble. His role is only going to expand. -- There was a scout from the Hornets at yesterday's game to see Julian Champagnie, per a source. Would guess there would a few for him and Jackson-Davis on Wednesday. -- Will be interested to see Mike Anderson's rotation Wednesday. I would think Rafael Pinzon may not be in it. Same is possible for Esahia Nyiwe.
2021-11-14 12:56:31 917-997-xxxx A few more thoughts: -- Tareq Coburn is by far the biggest surprise for me so far. I was familiar with him at Hofstra, but he's still much better than I expected. I've heard the coaching staff say the same thing. He's not just a knockdown shooter, but he can create off the dribble. His role is only going to expand. -- There was a scout from the Hornets at yesterday's game to see Julian Champagnie, per a source. Would guess there would a few for him and Jackson-Davis on Wednesday. -- Will be interested to see Mike Anderson's rotation Wednesday. I would think Rafael Pinzon may not be in it. Same is possible for Esahia Nyiwe.
2021-11-14 12:56:31 917-997-xxxx A few more thoughts: -- Tareq Coburn is by far the biggest surprise for me so far. I was familiar with him at Hofstra, but he's still much better than I expected. I've heard the coaching staff say the same thing. He's not just a knockdown shooter, but he can create off the dribble. His role is only going to expand. -- There was a scout from the Hornets at yesterday's game to see Julian Champagnie, per a source. Would guess there would a few for him and Jackson-Davis on Wednesday. -- Will be interested to see Mike Anderson's rotation Wednesday. I would think Rafael Pinzon may not be in it. Same is possible for Esahia Nyiwe.
2021-11-16 08:20:28 917-997-xxxx What's up everyone. Just spoke to Mike Anderson and Julian Champagnie about tomorrow's big game. A few notes: -- Anderson said plan is to rotate a number of guys on Indiana All-American Trayce Jackson-Davis. Doesn't plan on it just being one guy. -- Champagnie said Aaron Wheeler and Montez Mathis have briefed the team on what to expect at Assembly Hall, having played there already. Said he thinks it'll be the wildest atmosphere he's ever played in. --Champagnie admitted this is not just another game. "It's a big game," he told me. "We're excited." -- Team is flying out in a few minutes, after practicing at home this morning.
2021-11-16 08:20:28 917-997-xxxx What's up everyone. Just spoke to Mike Anderson and Julian Champagnie about tomorrow's big game. A few notes: -- Anderson said plan is to rotate a number of guys on Indiana All-American Trayce Jackson-Davis. Doesn't plan on it just being one guy. -- Champagnie said Aaron Wheeler and Montez Mathis have briefed the team on what to expect at Assembly Hall, having played there already. Said he thinks it'll be the wildest atmosphere he's ever played in. --Champagnie admitted this is not just another game. "It's a big game," he told me. "We're excited." -- Team is flying out in a few minutes, after practicing at home this morning.
2021-11-16 15:48:38 917-997-xxxx Here is my story previewing tomorrow's game at Indiana: https://tinyurl.com/yfad6nta
2021-11-16 15:48:38 917-997-xxxx Here is my story previewing tomorrow's game at Indiana: https://tinyurl.com/yfad6nta
2021-11-17 17:42:26 917-997-xxxx A few photos of St Johns warming up https://tinyurl.com/yh3tqst6
2021-11-17 17:42:26 917-997-xxxx A few photos of St Johns warming up https://tinyurl.com/yh3tqst6
2021-11-17 17:55:02 917-997-xxxx Same starters for St Johns: Champagnie, Mathis, Smith, Alexander and Soriano.
2021-11-17 17:55:02 917-997-xxxx Same starters for St Johns: Champagnie, Mathis, Smith, Alexander and Soriano.
2021-11-17 19:10:07 917-997-xxxx Well, that didn't go well. 39-27 Indiana at halftime. Posh Alexander picked up two early fouls. Montez Mathis was ejected for a flagrant foul. Indiana was better at basically every phase of the game. Honestly, it could be worse.
2021-11-17 19:10:07 917-997-xxxx Well, that didn't go well. 39-27 Indiana at halftime. Posh Alexander picked up two early fouls. Montez Mathis was ejected for a flagrant foul. Indiana was better at basically every phase of the game. Honestly, it could be worse.
2021-11-17 21:15:12 917-997-xxxx Here my running game story from tonight: https://nypost.com/2021/11/17/st-johns-comes-up-short-late-in-tough-loss-to-indiana/
2021-11-17 21:15:12 917-997-xxxx Here my running game story from tonight: https://nypost.com/2021/11/17/st-johns-comes-up-short-late-in-tough-loss-to-indiana/
2021-11-18 07:55:42 917-997-xxxx What's up everyone. A few thoughts on last night in texts to follow. -- Re-watched the last play a few times. Bizarre that intent was to have Rafael Pinzon, as well as he played, try to set up Julian Champagnie. His pass was low, and the play broke down from there. -- The atmosphere at Assembly Hall was intense. It was incredibly loud and hostile. There is no doubt the slow start was partly due to the crowd. Posh Alexander and Dylan Addae-Wusu have never been in an environment like that. Nobody on this team experienced it last year due to COVID-19. Champagnie said they had trouble hearing each other. Same for the freshmen.
2021-11-18 07:55:42 917-997-xxxx What's up everyone. A few thoughts on last night in texts to follow. -- Re-watched the last play a few times. Bizarre that intent was to have Rafael Pinzon, as well as he played, try to set up Julian Champagnie. His pass was low, and the play broke down from there. -- The atmosphere at Assembly Hall was intense. It was incredibly loud and hostile. There is no doubt the slow start was partly due to the crowd. Posh Alexander and Dylan Addae-Wusu have never been in an environment like that. Nobody on this team experienced it last year due to COVID-19. Champagnie said they had trouble hearing each other. Same for the freshmen.
2021-11-18 07:58:23 917-997-xxxx -- I was beyond impressed by Stef Smith. He shook off a bad first half. He shook off the nasty chants from Indiana fans. He was St. John's second-best player. Really showed you what he's made of. -- Whether or not you liked the call, the ejection of Montez Mathis played a role in the loss. He's going to be key to this team, especially defensively. They missed him down the stretch on the defensive end.
2021-11-18 07:58:23 917-997-xxxx -- I was beyond impressed by Stef Smith. He shook off a bad first half. He shook off the nasty chants from Indiana fans. He was St. John's second-best player. Really showed you what he's made of. -- Whether or not you liked the call, the ejection of Montez Mathis played a role in the loss. He's going to be key to this team, especially defensively. They missed him down the stretch on the defensive end.
2021-11-18 07:59:45 917-997-xxxx -- A few positives. Julian Champagnie played like a top 15-20 player in the country. Rafael Pinzon was really impressive and showed he will contribute. This team picked itself off the mat. It held its own on the glass, an issue the last two years. No moral victories, but this will help them as the year goes on.
2021-11-18 07:59:45 917-997-xxxx -- A few positives. Julian Champagnie played like a top 15-20 player in the country. Rafael Pinzon was really impressive and showed he will contribute. This team picked itself off the mat. It held its own on the glass, an issue the last two years. No moral victories, but this will help them as the year goes on.
2021-11-18 08:00:31 917-997-xxxx -- I admittedly expected more out of Joel Soriano and Tareq Coburn. But we also need to remember this was their first high-major game here. The speed of the game will take time for them to adjust to. I asked Anderson why he went away from Coburn in the second half, and he said other guys were playing better. -- I said it at the time the schedule was released, St. John's needed to do better in that department. This loss hurts more because SJU really only has one other resume opportunity in the non-conference, against Kansas. They couldn't have planned for Pittsburgh being bad, but they could've added another good game or two.
2021-11-18 08:00:32 917-997-xxxx -- I admittedly expected more out of Joel Soriano and Tareq Coburn. But we also need to remember this was their first high-major game here. The speed of the game will take time for them to adjust to. I asked Anderson why he went away from Coburn in the second half, and he said other guys were playing better. -- I said it at the time the schedule was released, St. John's needed to do better in that department. This loss hurts more because SJU really only has one other resume opportunity in the non-conference, against Kansas. They couldn't have planned for Pittsburgh being bad, but they could've added another good game or two.
2021-11-19 08:33:53 917-997-xxxx What's up guys. Here is my column on why the Indiana loss hurts. Hint: it's all about the schedule. https://tinyurl.com/yz387rvc
2021-11-19 08:33:53 917-997-xxxx What's up guys. Here is my column on why the Indiana loss hurts. Hint: it's all about the schedule. https://tinyurl.com/yz387rvc
2021-11-20 10:11:10 917-997-xxxx Game Day! Ok, maybe hosting FDU isn't that exciting, or the next two games, against St. Francis Brooklyn and NUT, for that matter. But there are things to watch. Here are some thoughts: -- I'm interested to see how this team responds from a rough loss, even against weak competition. Will there be a hangover? Will they be extra motivated? Will tell you something about makeup of this team. -- I think you're going to see roles expand for the two freshmen, Rafael Pinzon and O'Mar Stanley. They were impressive against Indiana. They need more reps, though.
2021-11-20 10:11:10 917-997-xxxx Game Day! Ok, maybe hosting FDU isn't that exciting, or the next two games, against St. Francis Brooklyn and NUT, for that matter. But there are things to watch. Here are some thoughts: -- I'm interested to see how this team responds from a rough loss, even against weak competition. Will there be a hangover? Will they be extra motivated? Will tell you something about makeup of this team. -- I think you're going to see roles expand for the two freshmen, Rafael Pinzon and O'Mar Stanley. They were impressive against Indiana. They need more reps, though.
2021-11-20 10:14:37 917-997-xxxx One more point: -- St. John's didn't press much in the first two games. They pressured Indiana a lot, and it often led to fastbreak opportunities for the Hoosiers. Montez Mathis' absence didn't help. Clearly, there is a lot work to do there. Would expect St. John's to use the next three games to refine the press.
2021-11-20 10:14:37 917-997-xxxx One more point: -- St. John's didn't press much in the first two games. They pressured Indiana a lot, and it often led to fastbreak opportunities for the Hoosiers. Montez Mathis' absence didn't help. Clearly, there is a lot work to do there. Would expect St. John's to use the next three games to refine the press.
2021-11-20 14:15:33 917-997-xxxx Rafael Pinzon (left ring finger) and Tareq Coburn (non-COVID-19 illness) are both out today.
2021-11-20 14:15:33 917-997-xxxx Rafael Pinzon (left ring finger) and Tareq Coburn (non-COVID-19 illness) are both out today.
2021-11-20 14:36:01 917-997-xxxx It's a minor fracture in the left ring finger for Rafael Pinzon, per source. Has to see a specialist this week.
2021-11-20 14:36:01 917-997-xxxx It's a minor fracture in the left ring finger for Rafael Pinzon, per source. Has to see a specialist this week.
2021-11-20 15:58:52 917-997-xxxx St. John's leads FDU 45-32 at the half. Started well, didn't finish great. Too many turnovers. Defense was soft. Champagnie was way off. Stef Smith and Montez Mathis each have nine to lead the way.
2021-11-20 15:58:52 917-997-xxxx St. John's leads FDU 45-32 at the half. Started well, didn't finish great. Too many turnovers. Defense was soft. Champagnie was way off. Stef Smith and Montez Mathis each have nine to lead the way.
2021-11-20 17:14:21 917-997-xxxx St. John's beats FDU, 87-74. Not a lot to like from this one. Very sloppy play. Defense was lacking. Champagnie was way off. But they won and they won by double figures. Best that can be said.
2021-11-20 17:14:21 917-997-xxxx St. John's beats FDU, 87-74. Not a lot to like from this one. Very sloppy play. Defense was lacking. Champagnie was way off. But they won and they won by double figures. Best that can be said.
2021-11-20 17:33:23 917-997-xxxx Julian Champagnie admits St. John's didn't play well today. Mike Anderson said issue was not burying FDU when they had the chance. Felt defense was not consistent and team was a half-step slow. He liked O'Mar Stanley's effort. He also said Pinzon will see a doctor Monday.
2021-11-20 17:33:23 917-997-xxxx Julian Champagnie admits St. John's didn't play well today. Mike Anderson said issue was not burying FDU when they had the chance. Felt defense was not consistent and team was a half-step slow. He liked O'Mar Stanley's effort. He also said Pinzon will see a doctor Monday.
2021-11-23 05:30:44 917-997-xxxx What's up everyone. A few updates for tonight against St Francis Brooklyn. Expect Rafael Pinzon to remain out with the fracture in his left ring finger. Tareq Coburn will be back. Posh Alexander is dealing with a minor calf issue and may be held out.
2021-11-23 05:30:44 917-997-xxxx What's up everyone. A few updates for tonight against St Francis Brooklyn. Expect Rafael Pinzon to remain out with the fracture in his left ring finger. Tareq Coburn will be back. Posh Alexander is dealing with a minor calf issue and may be held out.
2021-11-23 14:53:15 917-997-xxxx About 70 minutes to tip-off. Tareq Coburn will play and Posh Alexander will not. Stef Smith and Dylan Addae-Wusu will handle PG duties, I'm told.
2021-11-23 14:53:15 917-997-xxxx About 70 minutes to tip-off. Tareq Coburn will play and Posh Alexander will not. Stef Smith and Dylan Addae-Wusu will handle PG duties, I'm told.
2021-11-23 15:04:14 917-997-xxxx Posh Alexander is in a precautionary boot. He's spending pregame warmups as an extra camera man. Officially listed as a right leg strain.
2021-11-23 15:04:14 917-997-xxxx Posh Alexander is in a precautionary boot. He's spending pregame warmups as an extra camera man. Officially listed as a right leg strain.
2021-11-23 15:47:10 917-997-xxxx Starters: Addae-Wusu, Smith, Mathis, Champagnie and Soriano.
2021-11-23 15:47:10 917-997-xxxx Starters: Addae-Wusu, Smith, Mathis, Champagnie and Soriano.
2021-11-23 16:50:46 917-997-xxxx Well, that was not very good. St. John's trailed by as many as 13, allowed St. Francis to go 11-of-21 from 3, but trails by only 40-38 at the break. Perimeter defense was not good. Aaron Wheeler was by far best Johnnie. Brought energy and grit at both ends. Mathis has 10 and Champagnie eight.
2021-11-23 16:50:47 917-997-xxxx Well, that was not very good. St. John's trailed by as many as 13, allowed St. Francis to go 11-of-21 from 3, but trails by only 40-38 at the break. Perimeter defense was not good. Aaron Wheeler was by far best Johnnie. Brought energy and grit at both ends. Mathis has 10 and Champagnie eight.
2021-11-23 17:01:50 917-997-xxxx Right now, three best defenders, and it's not even close, are Aaron Wheeler, Montez Mathis and Posh Alexander. Without Alexander, Anderson needs to play Wheeler more. That's my opinion at least.
2021-11-23 17:01:50 917-997-xxxx Right now, three best defenders, and it's not even close, are Aaron Wheeler, Montez Mathis and Posh Alexander. Without Alexander, Anderson needs to play Wheeler more. That's my opinion at least.
2021-11-23 18:13:13 917-997-xxxx Well, that was fun, huh? St. John's rallies for a 76-70 victory. Held St. Francis to six points over the final 10 minutes. Champagnie and Mathis both played very well. Different team last 10 minutes than first 30. I think you can be somewhat concerned, but they found a way, which is the most important thing. Post-game coming up.
2021-11-23 18:13:13 917-997-xxxx Well, that was fun, huh? St. John's rallies for a 76-70 victory. Held St. Francis to six points over the final 10 minutes. Champagnie and Mathis both played very well. Different team last 10 minutes than first 30. I think you can be somewhat concerned, but they found a way, which is the most important thing. Post-game coming up.
2021-11-23 18:43:21 917-997-xxxx Mike Anderson clearly doesn't like the criticism of the schedule. Brought it up unprompted, then declined my follow-up on the schedule. He said defense was real bad over 30 minutes -- it was -- but he didn't believe it was a lack of effort. He felt team was just not executing and leaving guys open to help. Julian Champagnie again said the effort in first half was not good enough. Said they have to start better. Anderson said Posh Alexander didn't practice yesterday, and wouldn't speculate on a return date. I've been told he should be fine for Kansas.
2021-11-23 18:43:21 917-997-xxxx Mike Anderson clearly doesn't like the criticism of the schedule. Brought it up unprompted, then declined my follow-up on the schedule. He said defense was real bad over 30 minutes -- it was -- but he didn't believe it was a lack of effort. He felt team was just not executing and leaving guys open to help. Julian Champagnie again said the effort in first half was not good enough. Said they have to start better. Anderson said Posh Alexander didn't practice yesterday, and wouldn't speculate on a return date. I've been told he should be fine for Kansas.
2021-11-23 19:32:29 917-997-xxxx St. John's hosted Christ the King '24 guard Dwayne Pierce for the game, a source said.
2021-11-23 19:32:29 917-997-xxxx St. John's hosted Christ the King '24 guard Dwayne Pierce for the game, a source said.
2021-11-24 09:11:53 917-997-xxxx Ok, let's break down that near-disastrous loss. Will offer some thoughts and observations in the next few messages. -- You can look at it both ways. Team has now played back-to-back underwhelming games against poor competition. But it has also found a way to win, and it played very well over the last 10 minutes in outscoring St. Francis, 21-6. There were positives in that finish. -- I really liked how Julian Champagnie closed. He took charge. He was a leader on the floor, at one point bringing in Dylan Addae-Wusu to the team huddle. He scored, rebounded, blocks shots. They needed every bit of that.
2021-11-24 09:11:54 917-997-xxxx Ok, let's break down that near-disastrous loss. Will offer some thoughts and observations in the next few messages. -- You can look at it both ways. Team has now played back-to-back underwhelming games against poor competition. But it has also found a way to win, and it played very well over the last 10 minutes in outscoring St. Francis, 21-6. There were positives in that finish. -- I really liked how Julian Champagnie closed. He took charge. He was a leader on the floor, at one point bringing in Dylan Addae-Wusu to the team huddle. He scored, rebounded, blocks shots. They needed every bit of that.
2021-11-24 09:15:01 917-997-xxxx -- Surprise statistic: St. John's leader in plus/minus was Tareq Coburn at plus-15. He didn't score much, only five points on 2-of-7 shooting, but defended well and didn't force shots. -- Talking to people around the program, the expectation is Posh Alexander and Rafael Pinzon won't be out long. I expect Alexander to play against Kansas, if not Saturday against NJIT, and Pinzon soon after that. These aren't major injuries. -- I think it's time we bury the schedule talk. It is not changing this year. Next year's schedule will be better, with up to five high-major games.
2021-11-24 09:15:01 917-997-xxxx -- Surprise statistic: St. John's leader in plus/minus was Tareq Coburn at plus-15. He didn't score much, only five points on 2-of-7 shooting, but defended well and didn't force shots. -- Talking to people around the program, the expectation is Posh Alexander and Rafael Pinzon won't be out long. I expect Alexander to play against Kansas, if not Saturday against NJIT, and Pinzon soon after that. These aren't major injuries. -- I think it's time we bury the schedule talk. It is not changing this year. Next year's schedule will be better, with up to five high-major games.
2021-11-24 09:15:03 917-997-xxxx -- Dylan Addae-Wusu struggled at times as a primary ball-handler, committing five turnovers, and that's to be expected. He's not a point guard. I do think the fan base needs to ease up on some. He had ankle surgery at the end of September. He missed almost the entire preseason. He's clearly working himself back into basketball shape still. Give him time.
2021-11-24 09:15:03 917-997-xxxx -- Dylan Addae-Wusu struggled at times as a primary ball-handler, committing five turnovers, and that's to be expected. He's not a point guard. I do think the fan base needs to ease up on some. He had ankle surgery at the end of September. He missed almost the entire preseason. He's clearly working himself back into basketball shape still. Give him time.
2021-11-24 09:15:56 917-997-xxxx -- I don't know what to make of Aaron Wheeler yet. He has shown positive flashes, but has also struggled in recent games. It's fair to be concerned, but there are good things he does. It's up to the coaching staff to maximize them. Wheeler should thrive in this system. He was the best player for St. John's in the first half on Tuesday, bringing energy and focus to the defensive end, but then couldn't get a rebound after starting the second half, and got buried.
2021-11-24 09:15:56 917-997-xxxx -- I don't know what to make of Aaron Wheeler yet. He has shown positive flashes, but has also struggled in recent games. It's fair to be concerned, but there are good things he does. It's up to the coaching staff to maximize them. Wheeler should thrive in this system. He was the best player for St. John's in the first half on Tuesday, bringing energy and focus to the defensive end, but then couldn't get a rebound after starting the second half, and got buried.
2021-11-25 08:28:50 917-997-xxxx Happy thanksgiving everyone! Just wanted to say I appreciate everyone joining me in this new venture and hope you are enjoying this. Have a great day.
2021-11-25 08:28:50 917-997-xxxx Happy thanksgiving everyone! Just wanted to say I appreciate everyone joining me in this new venture and hope you are enjoying this. Have a great day.