St. John's Post Game Thread

[Mr. French]

So he's not an unstoppable force of nature genius and the Johnnies aren't so athletic that we have no chance to hang with them? I swear a couple guys had those takes, but maybe I'm delirious!

 

[dennismenace]

During the Villanova game i thought that it was a little odd that Kemba, Shabazz, Lamb and Rudy were sitting together in a "foreign" venue to watch the team. Then Katz interviewed them (specifically Kemba) and asked him to compare JC and Dan Hurley in terms of toughness being dished out on a daily basis to players. Kemba didn't compare per se because he never played for Hurley but he took the time to say they were probably quite similar and that it is necessary and very good for players to have very tough demanding coaches because it brings the best out in you. Wonder if those legends had a few words with this team or perhaps a player or two at some point about not taking things personally and trust them and the coach. I was hoping this would be the case because they have the potential as we saw tonight to really be an elite team on defense as well as offense. It's always great to see the former champions come back to campus or the games. Loved the way Tarris dominated this game and the SJ front line. Great way to head into the end of the regular season and tournaments.

 

[FightOnCT]

Reed stuffed likely BEPOTY Zuby into a locker. That’s all I gotta say

 

[Huskyforlife]

So weird how St Johns went away from their winning game plan from last game. They didnt press, post up Mitchell on ball and Mullins, didn’t crash the glass hard.

More even reffing obviously helped us here, it was obvious how bad the reffing was at MSG. But the defense was suffocating, and Tarris especially deserves the game ball for dominating the paint.

I still love what Ross brings, doesn’t over dribble, takes good looks, defends better than anyone not named Demary, and hustles more than anyone on the team. I’m buying stock on him starting as a senior, but that’s probably hyperbole.

 

[Marat]

So Pitino is saying this is his worst beat down ever.

 

[navery12]

I think the narrative about this team not being good can safely be put to bed

 

[Kemba15]

I think the narrative about this team not being good can safely be put to bed

Cc @Fishy

 

[dennismenace]

how was the crowd?

From my living room and tv it sounded like they were playing in the Roman Colosseum. Huge roars coming out of the tv!!

 

[RuffRuff]

Reed stuffed likely BEPOTY Zuby into a locker. That’s all I gotta say

He's so much bigger. When you see him post him up, you realize how much bigger Tarris is. When he plays to Zubi's energy level, it's not even a contest.

 

[RuffRuff]

So weird how St Johns went away from their winning game plan from last game. They didnt press, post up Mitchell on ball and Mullins, didn’t crash the glass hard.

More even reffing obviously helped us here, it was obvious how bad the reffing was at MSG. But the defense was suffocating, and Tarris especially deserves the game ball for dominating the paint.

I still love what Ross brings, doesn’t over dribble, takes good looks, defends better than anyone not named Demary, and hustles more than anyone on the team. I’m buying stock on him starting as a senior, but that’s probably hyperbole.

I couldn't agree with you more on Ross. He just plays hard - and is consistent. He missed a three today that was almost in. Always plays in the flow of the O, can finish on a break.

 

[Captbluefin]

Why did they not pressure Smith? We got a lot of valuable minutes out of him tonight running the point.

Pitino playing the psychological long game with his team ?

Just odd

 

[TUCBTUD]

Dan Hurley:

 

[husky429]

How many comments in this vs.our last SJU thread?

 

[uconnfan68]

Muggers got mugged and watch them and their fans cry about it. LOL.

Hard to win when the FTA difference is normal? Right John'ies?

We still got called for 7 more fouls.

 

[FearThePups]

Something really off with the Johnnies tonight 15 minutes without a field goal? Ejiofor pulled early after 1 foul (yeah we didnt have an answer for Prey) he Mitchell and Hopkins with 14 points? Something fishy. Pitino had no control over the team tonight. Danny on the other hand turned on the lights for us

Say what?

 

[Dove]

 

[WhereistheDove?]

The Leprechaun out in LA needs to take notes.

 

[MrJoe]

I almost feel sorry for SJU.

almost 😂😂

 

[FearThePups]

From what I got out of the game, that was:

• Pitino's worst loss as at StJ coach - previous was only 16 to Michigan
• Tied a record for fewest points in a game by StJ (40)

I'd be curious on the last time Pitino lost by 32.

It’s gonna be a long bus ride back to Queens. Haahhaha

 

[TUCBTUD]

Silas Demary Jr., Alex Karaban, Tarris Reed Jr.:

 

[Hurleyman216]

We just literally ripped the Big East regular season championship from them, stepped on their throats and kicked them back to Queens. Cannot have asked for a better statement to college bball.

 

[JB75]

Best crowd I’ve heard at XL in years. blows gampel out of the water - and probably most satisfying regular season win in a long, long, long time. Complete game front to back. Pitino must be salty as hell. Amazing night !!!!

 

[KingAG]

Legend

 

[navery12]

Reed should be Big East DPOY and possibly Big East POTY

Hopefully this means I can finally stop having weekly discussions about why Reed shouldn't be benched and is not a horrible defender (not directed at you)

 

[KingAG]

We’re all Villanova Wildcat fans on Saturday

 

[FreeKlaiber]

So weird how St Johns went away from their winning game plan from last game. They didnt press...

Can't press if you never score

 

[Mr. French]

Cc @Fishy

I for one am SHOCKED that a Fishy take is god awful

 

[RuffRuff]

Hopefully this means I can finally stop having weekly discussions about why Reed shouldn't be benched and is not a horrible defender (not directed at you)

The only question you have after that one is can he do that every game in March? That was an AA caliber game.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Legend

You’re gonna trigger some folks by claiming Karaban is a good player and not just some guy that has tricked Hurley into unearned PT.

 

[JB75]

Not a bead of sweat for this one. That was belt to ass.

Straight b—tch slap. St. John’s fans were talking so much ish to us when we were leaving MSG a few weeks ago. I haven’t wanted a regular season win like this in a long, long time.