Transfer Portal Porta Potty

[RipCity]

I don’t see Mgbako as a sure fire 4. I think He can play the 3. I won’t pretend like I’ve paid much attention to him before now. But just watching him I see a wing

Would be a gut punch to Stewart and Ross, but you don’t pass up talent like that if he wants to come. He’ll end up at some big money school anyways.

It’s a waste of time discussing him anyway. He was down to Duke, UK, and Memphis the first time around and now is linked to Louisville and UNC. He wants one thing and that’s a bag (ok and maybe a starting role). UConn isn’t getting him the biggest one that’s for sure

 

[Palatine]

Nobody on this board wants to hear it, but Coach Cooley is a great motivator, a great coach and a great guy. People want to be around him. It’s difficult to win at Fairfield and Providence, but he should have more success at Georgetown where he can recruit the DMV. The only thing that bothers me are the allegations of infidelity because that never ends well.

Here is the dilemma. It's been a long time since Georgetown mattered in the DMV. Maryland matters more. Virginia matters more. Virgina Tech has ton of fans in DC. All the other schools, GW, Mason, Madison have loyal followings that don't care a wit about G'town, . They are going to have to fight for their share of voice in a town were they will never be more important than the skins nee commies, nats, caps and wiz. They even have to fight the the DC United for air. Only a few folks remember 1984 (that was nearly 40 years ago). Worse, they associate it with Ewing.

Cooley has a tough row to hoe. And, as a six million dollar man, if he doesn't produce right away, the knives will be out. It's not impossible to turn the Hoyas around. But if you think he can do it with motivation, good luck.

 

[KingAG]

It’s a waste of time discussing him anyway. He was down to Duke, UK, and Memphis the first time around and now is linked to Louisville and UNC. He wants one thing and that’s a bag (ok and maybe a starting role). UConn isn’t getting him the biggest one that’s for sure

This is true.

 

[UConnRock]

Feeling for Duke…how will they survive w/ only 4 5-star commits. Playing the chess of predicting one-and-done players sometimes backfires when a player or 2 need to stick around for another year.

 

[Phoenixhusky]

I trust Hurley snd know he brings in good kids who adhere to a team first concept.

 

[Huskyforlife]

I guess. They wouldn’t be starting this year anyway. I’m sure they’re aware of that. Mgbako is probably a one and done

From our POV, sure. But if Andre does leave, I’m sure they’ll be disappointed if we bring in a freshman this late to start over them. But you still do it every time.

 

[fatlucy]

From our POV, sure. But if Andre does leave, I’m sure they’ll be disappointed if we bring in a freshman this late to start over them. But you still do it every time.

Every time

 

[Umami Zen]

Who knows.. Maybe Rick can get MM up to NYC to discuss their NIL opportunities..

 

[NJHusky]

Who knows.. Maybe Rick can get MM up to NYC to discuss their NIL opportunities..

Pitino will have all the NIL money he needs, and more. Rapole is a billionaire several times over And heavily invested in St. John’s.

 

[Waquoit]

It's probably just being spoiled by Hurley, but I'm thinking good coaches can manage the portal. Look at the guys who left, for the most part it's been no hard feelings. Adams and Josh thrived in their new homes. Except for Floyd perhaps, no leaving seemed to be a big surprise. And to be honest, everyone was pretty much superfluous to needs. We probably could have used some Josh but he has a FF so it worked for him. Geno seems to be managing the portal fine as well. It's the bums like Bruce Pearl saying, "Why should I train a guy up for a couple years just so it can payoff for another team?" That's screams poor management to me.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Wow.

Anyone have a tracker of what St johns roster currently looks like for next year?

Here you go:

Soriano

 

[Umami Zen]

Pitino will have all the NIL money he needs, and more. Rapole is a billionaire several times over And heavily invested in St. John’s.

Bingo

 

[MDHuskFan]

Damn, that one seemed like a lock. Still tons of good players out there, but having doubts about a Pitino "one year turnaround" now.

He’s a Florida kid. This wasn’t as much a lock to St Johns as it seemed once UF showed interest

 

[husky1bags]

Would be a gut punch to Stewart and Ross, but you don’t pass up talent like that if he wants to come. He’ll end up at some big money school anyways.

Really so we tell kids to come here, if you don't keep your word. That's going to get around. Don't ya think one kid not worth screwing our new found chances to land some of the highest talent in the land. I'm really looking forward to seeing Ross & Stewart personally.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Pitino will have all the NIL money he needs, and more. Rapole is a billionaire several times over And heavily invested in St. John’s.

They have objectively bad facilities compared to the competition. One would think if this dude is ready to spend like some folks are saying, he'd have helped out there a bit more.

Edit: I also think this will be an issue for Pitino. NIL and Pitino's name recognition are nice, but it's still got to be hard to compete with a place like UF that has the NIL and has a WAY nicer campus and basketball facilities. St. John's will always come across as second rate until they fix that.

 

[Umami Zen]

They have objectively bad facilities compared to the competition. One would think if this dude is ready to spend like some folks are saying, he'd have helped out there a bit more.

Edit: I also think this will be an issue for Pitino. NIL and Pitino's name recognition are nice, but it's still got to be hard to compete with a place like UF that has the NIL and has a WAY nicer campus and basketball facilities. St. John's will always come across as second rate until they fix that.

I think the comment was about a prospective MM move since his announcement about de-committing from Duke.

 

[connVA]

Feeling for Duke…how will they survive w/ only 4 5-star commits. Playing the chess of predicting one-and-done players sometimes backfires when a player or 2 need to stick around for another year.

Duke fans can sleep well at night knowing they’ve got a coach with a proven track record of getting their team to the Round of 32. Mr and Mrs Preston Bartlett IV can feel great about the return on that seven figure donation.

 

[navery12]

I think the comment was about a prospective MM move since his announcement about de-committing from Duke.

He's not going to St John's when he has his pick of any school in the country

 

[OkaForPrez]

Some of these people make like $20k-$30k as coach and it's a side job. I'm sure they're not even around campus for parts of the year. I know people like that in D1 sports. I know a volleyball coach who was making $15k a year in D1 as of a few year ago. Soccer coaches in D1 as well.

I mean this will due respect up' because I do respect your opinion particularly as it relates to an insiders POV of college administration: So What?

People are people, whether they are part time, full time, making minimum wage or salary. Winning and losing a room is just that. Cooley clearly didn't win this one at the moment the pic was snapped.

Its a snapshot in time and obviously not the complete story on Cooley's "likeability" which is the tangential subject at hand.

He went too far in his post game at UConn and looks even more foolish for it now, the why behind that is well covered.
He completely botched his exit at Providence.
I'm not sure he hasn't jumped the shark.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

I like to laugh at St. John’s and Pitino as much as anyone, but is not getting some random MAAC player that big a deal?

Not getting a sought after transfer that is transferring from the program you just coached, and who many folks thought was a lock for you, isn’t a great look.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

FAU and SDSU were playing the last weekend of the season with a bunch of players no one had heard of prior to the Sweet 16. Forgive me if I don’t get too worked up about the latest flavor of the moment.

 

[husky1bags]

Would be a gut punch to Stewart and Ross, but you don’t pass up talent like that if he wants to come. He’ll end up at some big money school anyways.

Really so we tell kids to come here, if you don't keep your word. T hat's going to get around. Don't ya think one kid not worth screwing our new found chances to land some of the highest talent in the land. I'm really looking forward to seeing Ross & Stewart personally.

I like to laugh at St. John’s and Pitino as much as anyone, but is not getting some random MAAC player that big a deal?

It's not some random MAAC player that's the point.

 

[Umami Zen]

He's not going to St John's when he has his pick of any school in the country

You're probably right but you never know about Jersey kids wanting to play at MSG and making nice NIL

 

[EBonz30]

I like to laugh at St. John’s and Pitino as much as anyone, but is not getting some random MAAC player that big a deal?

He was the player of the year in the conference & he’s young & good- not sure why anyone would say “random” MAAC player lol?

 

[MDHuskFan]

Not getting a sought after transfer that is transferring from the program you just coached, and who many folks thought was a lock for you, isn’t a great look.

Nelly Joseph, another transfer from Iona cut to 2 & St Johns isn’t on it either. This is a little more shocking than Clayton IMo

 

[Hey Adrien!]

I like to laugh at St. John’s and Pitino as much as anyone, but is not getting some random MAAC player that big a deal?

Awful take.

Clayton is an All-MAAC First Team selection as a sophomore. He would have easily started for St. John's next season and will start for Florida next year.

All-SEC potential who really has no weaknesses in his profile as a combo guard. Honestly, if he ended up at St. John's, or any Big East team for that matter, I wouldn't blink if he had a Devin Carter-like impact next season.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Nelly Joseph, another transfer from Iona cut to 2 & St Johns isn’t on it either. This is a little more shocking than Clayton IMo

Nelly Junior Joseph ended up at New Mexico, which I love the fit.

Udeze graduated, so he's instantly the third best player on a team with House/Mashburn in the backcourt, two three-star recruits from the '22 class and two four-star recruits this season.

New Mexico reminds me a bit of UConn where their fans always show out and treat their basketball team as the thing in their state.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

Nelly Junior Joseph ended up at New Mexico, which I love the fit.

Udeze graduated, so he's instantly the third best player on a team with House/Mashburn in the backcourt, two three-star recruits from the '22 class and two four-star recruits this season.

New Mexico reminds me a bit of UConn where their fans always show out and treat their basketball team as the thing in their state.

The stuff you know about college basketball amazes me. I've heard of one of the players in your post and it's only because we played Iona in the tourney.

 

[Huskyforlife]

I like to laugh at St. John’s and Pitino as much as anyone, but is not getting some random MAAC player that big a deal?

Some random MAAC player is crazy. That kid is good.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Awful take.

Clayton is an All-MAAC First Team selection as a sophomore. He would have easily started for St. John's next season and will start for Florida next year.

All-SEC potential who really has no weaknesses in his profile as a combo guard. Honestly, if he ended up at St. John's, or any Big East team for that matter, I wouldn't blink if he had a Devin Carter-like impact next season.

Devin Carter like impact? You mean flop and flail and milk home court officiating to a forgettable first round exit? Got it.