Anybody aware of any potential grad transfers that could be added?

[tzznandrew]

Or the NCAA.

Right. Just let the kids transfer.

 

[Jaker]

Harris from Providence would be a great addition to the team.

 

[3rdbass]

Harris from Providence would be a great addition to the team.

Yeah, I saw that on ESPN also. Any reason why his averages dropped so much the last five games of this season? Maybe one of our PC brethren can fill us in.

 

[champs99and04]

Mark Jackson's name keeps popping up but would he (a) be willing to drop his ego as a bonafide NBA coach and (b) could he recruit?

I've felt for a while now that he would be the man for the job. I doubt a guy with that amount of NBA connections is going to struggle recruiting.

He did a solid job with Golden State, but it isn't like he is going to have his hand pick of NBA jobs. I have to imagine re-establishing his alma mater as a national player is more appealing to him than taking say, the Nuggets job. If he succeeds at St. Johns, he can always go back to the NBA when he is negotiating in a position of power.

 

[AstarIsBorn31]

Stanford Robinson transferring out of Indiana... Hasn't been great for IU on the court or off the court (failed drug test). 6 and 4 on witchita isnt that bad of a stat line I guess and he was rated high out of high school... I will pass on going for this kid tho


Also Memphis lose King and Powell to transferring...

 

[tzznandrew]

I've felt for a while now that he would be the man for the job. I doubt a guy with that amount of NBA connections is going to struggle recruiting.

He did a solid job with Golden State, but it isn't like he is going to have his hand pick of NBA jobs. I have to imagine re-establishing his alma mater as a national player is more appealing to him than taking say, the Nuggets job. If he succeeds at St. Johns, he can always go back to the NBA when he is negotiating in a position of power.

I agree. Although the job Kerr has done with Golden State is a bit damning, I think he'd be a great fit for St. John's.

 

[scrappy2.0]

Harris from Providence would be a great addition to the team.

Yeah like him--hes a tad under rated. Would be a nice core addition if he wants to be part of the team. Could play some mobile 4. This is the route to fill out the team. We have a lot of core pieces. Now we need a couple of fill ins and veteran players are by far the best route.

 

[Matrim55]

I agree. Although the job Kerr has done with Golden State is a bit damning, I think he'd be a great fit for St. John's.

I live in Berkeley and am a big Dubs fan, so I've spent quite a bit of time taking and reading about Jackson with people who cover the team. Consensus is his ego would never let him take a college job. He thinks he was unfairly run out of Golden State, and wants to get back into the NBA. I suspect he'll get a shot at that within the next 4 months, and would honestly be a great fit with Orlando - a young team that needs defensive solidity (Jackson's a good defensive coach), has their important players under long-term contracts, and can spend 3 years playing for a guy who'll get you up the mountain but not quite to the top.

Kerr has (unsurprisingly) proved to be a major upgrade, but Jackson does deserve credit for instilling a winning defensive formula, collecting a bunch of talent and pulling this team out of the abyss. He's not Pat Riley, but he's not Vinny Del Negro, either.

One other thing re: Jackson coaching at St. John's is that he's A) no longer Catholic, and B) has his own church out in Reseda, and has been pretty outspoken on the born again movement. While this wouldn't be an issue for most, I have to believe a Vincentian university would at least think long and hard about that hire.

 

[tcf15]

Sporting News @sportingnews · 11m 11 minutes ago
Source to @tsnmike: St. John's is in negotiations with Steve Lavin about a contract extension. http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2015-03-25/steve-lavin-fired-coaching-st-johns-contract-red-storm-ncaa-tournament?eadid=SOC/Twi/SNMain…

 

[CallMeBruce]

lolwut

 

[deedougie]

Kerr has (unsurprisingly) proved to be a major upgrade, but Jackson does deserve credit for instilling a winning defensive formula, collecting a bunch of talent and pulling this team out of the abyss. He's not Pat Riley, but he's not Vinny Del Negro, either.

Have to agree with you post. Jackson was a fine D coach but Kerr just has the ingredients to be a successful pro coach and its really shown this season. Their offense is amazing with spectacular with their passing (37 team assists last night!) and the defense has kept up this season and is even better with everyone healthy and happy.

It was a disappointing season for the Huskies, but the Warriors might make up for it this year!

 

[PaulVentrales]

Dan Guest sticking around for a 5th year?? Give him a scholarship coach!

 

[Matrim55]

It was a disappointing season for the Huskies, but the Warriors might make up for it this year!

Yup! Only thing they're missing from that roster is a Husky to cheer for. I hope they end up bringing Boat in this summer because I think he could end up being a good change-of-pace, situational reserve for them as the one thing they lack is a pure dribble penetration guy.

EDIT: Also... hi Doug! It's me.

 

[tcf15]

He may have already been mentioned in this thread, but think Shonn Miller would be a great addition to this team. 6'7" 210 played the 4 and 5 for Cornell (article here) and he averaged 16.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and shot 83% from the line (141-169).

 

[aceboon]

He may have already been mentioned in this thread, but think Shonn Miller would be a great addition to this team. 6'7" 210 played the 4 and 5 for Cornell (article here) and he averaged 16.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and shot 83% from the line (141-169).

probably wouldn't have to worry about his gpa for grad school either like some of the guys they were pursuing last year.

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

He may have already been mentioned in this thread, but think Shonn Miller would be a great addition to this team. 6'7" 210 played the 4 and 5 for Cornell (article here) and he averaged 16.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and shot 83% from the line (141-169).

That's a good find there partner...forward to the staff. ASAP

 

[Huskyforlife]

He may have already been mentioned in this thread, but think Shonn Miller would be a great addition to this team. 6'7" 210 played the 4 and 5 for Cornell (article here) and he averaged 16.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and shot 83% from the line (141-169).

Now those numbers look promising, for a backup 3-4 why not?

 

[champs99and04]

Now those numbers look promising, for a backup 3-4 why not?

Back up? That dude would start at the four from day one.

 

[businesslawyer]

You mean he actually made one? That's an improvement over one of our guards! Sign me up

He hit one more three? T Sam has one more ring. Which do you think someone with a triple digit IQ would deem more valuable?

God, I hate this fan base at times.

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

Now those numbers look promising, for a backup 3-4 why not?

Ok....Lets let him fight it our with The "Rock", Phil, SE & KF and see where the dust settles on that 1. 100/1 odds any of these guys beat him out.

 

[scrappy2.0]

He may have already been mentioned in this thread, but think Shonn Miller would be a great addition to this team. 6'7" 210 played the 4 and 5 for Cornell (article here) and he averaged 16.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and shot 83% from the line (141-169).

Wow very nice player there--absolutely perfect fit here. I think he could also really help Brimah and Nolan by playing a mobile 4 and giving the C's more space. Steve N could back him up and lubin for FT and power depth.

 

[Jaker]

Wow very nice player there--absolutely perfect fit here. I think he could also really help Brimah and Nolan by playing a mobile 4 and giving the C's more space. Steve N could back him up and lubin for FT and power depth.

not too mention he could be the team tutor as well.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Ok....Lets let him fight it our with The "Rock", Phil, SE & KF and see where the dust settles on that 1. 100/1 odds any of these guys beat him out.

I was under the impression he was a 3, considering he's 6'7

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

I was under the impression he was a 3, considering he's 6'7

http://www.cornellbigred.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=37345
I think his natural position would be the 4.

At the open practice this year compliance encouraged contact with the staff regarding any prospects someone may be aware of for recruiting purposes. As opposed to any alternative method that is. This seems to fit the bill.

The 2015-16 team needs a shot in the arm from somewhere.

 

[tcf15]

I was under the impression he was a 3, considering he's 6'7

http://www.cornellbigred.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=37345
I think his natural position would be the 4.

At the open practice this year compliance encouraged contact with the staff regarding any prospects someone may be aware of for recruiting purposes. As opposed to any alternative method that is. This seems to fit the bill.

The 2015-16 team needs a shot in the arm from somewhere.

Per KenPom, Cornell had him playing the 4 and 5 this year: