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Which Big East Program is most negatively affected by the Pitino hire?

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it will hurt everyone but uconn that syrcuse coach got out at the right time i say villnova myseif
 
Billy Jack said:
This is the definition of pure idiocy and complete lack of class.

Prove me right with some inane response.
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If English says "no", will Providence offer the job to the coach of the 6th place team in the A10?
 
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LIuconn said:
st John’s should be able to keep nycs top talent in the world of NIL and now pitino
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He has a tough first challenge if that’s the goal, with Fland.

Would love to see him get Jackson to reconsider UNC though.
 
willie99 said:
Did we ever lose a recruit to St John's? Did we ever really want a St John;s recruit?

I mean Chris Mullins played like 40 years ago. I think we're looking for different kids, not sure Pitino changes that much

I do think he'll be more successful in the transfer portal
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Well everyone on here was begging for AJ Storr 2 weeks ago…
Umami Zen said:
'Bout to see a NIL Program on steroids... Linen tablecloth prices have just spiked in Little Italy
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Anyone who’s downplaying this is delusional. Yes it’s good for the league. But northeast recruiting has just gotten 5x more difficult.

They will be tournament bound in year one. A few of his guys from Iona are jumping ship to join Storr, Soriano (if Pitino can keep him), and Posh.
 
CTBasketball said:
Well everyone on here was begging for AJ Storr 2 weeks ago…

Anyone who’s downplaying this is delusional. Yes it’s good for the league. But northeast recruiting has just gotten 5x more difficult.

They will be tournament bound in year one. A few of his guys from Iona are jumping ship to join Storr, Soriano (if Pitino can keep him), and Posh.
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Never said Rick can't coach or recruit
 
John said:
They were pretty legitimate at the XL Center
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Team has a pathetic season and fires their coach, yet people cite one game thinking it matters and a Hurley Hater likes it

Welcome to the WWW, where everyone has a voice
 
willie99 said:
Team has a pathetic season and fires their coach, yet people cite one game thinking it matters and a Hurley Hater likes it

Welcome to the WWW, where everyone has a voice
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St. John's did play well in the XL. If you are calling me a Hurley Hater you are way off.
 
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SportsFan88 said:
Yea I read that yesterday in the NY post, lots of potential I feel, if the Johnnies become good again, they will have NYC buzzing
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Well yeah. Anytime any New York team wins 3 games in a row, their fans and media act like pre-ordained Masters of the Universe. I don't even dare to look at the Post after a good breakfast.
 
xclamations said:
Loaded. The new power 6 of the BE imo
(in no order)

UConn
St. John's
Georgetown
Creighton
Marquette
Xavier

Then everyone else
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If the BE ends up having to go to 12 or 14 teams in the future, Pitino and Cooley getting GT and St. Johns back to the top would at least make for a real nice balance/competitiveness between east and west divisions. As it sits, just taking those top three (and bottom two in DePaul/Butler and SHU/PC) would create great parity. Hopefully find a school or schools at VU level to jump in though.
 
It's not like they are completely devoid of talent to begin with.

Admittedly I don't know the exact class of some players, but Soriano, Alexander, and Jones (bastard that threw the cheap shot elbow) are all pretty good. They beat or hung around with most of the BE. I can't imagine them not being a tournament team next year with Ricky.
 
CTBasketball said:
Well everyone on here was begging for AJ Storr 2 weeks ago…

Anyone who’s downplaying this is delusional. Yes it’s good for the league. But northeast recruiting has just gotten 5x more difficult.

They will be tournament bound in year one. A few of his guys from Iona are jumping ship to join Storr, Soriano (if Pitino can keep him), and Posh.
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5X ?! Rick Pitino from the 80's is not walking thru that door, and when he does he's going to be old.

Plus how hard can it be to setup a madame in an off-campus house then invite her harem to entertain recruits at a party?
 
xclamations said:
Loaded. The new power 6 of the BE imo
(in no order)

UConn
St. John's
Georgetown
Creighton
Marquette
Xavier

Then everyone else
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I know they were down this year but I’d add nova to that list - 7 team league w/ 4 teams that will struggle to break through. Think this means the Big East should consistently get 6 teams into the tournament now.
 
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ThabeetDown said:
Definitely PC since they will no probably have the worst coach in the conference. Then Seton Hall.

I think this is a huge benefit for UConn. We need a good real rival thats regional and it's better than the midwestern schools. A top-25 St. John's would only help us even if they steal a few recruits here and there...rising tide raises all boats/competition breeds success etc.
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Can’t wait for St John’s and Georgetown rivalries to be a thing again… bring some of that OBE energy back to the conference.
 
Dogdeacon said:
5X ?! Rick Pitino from the 80's is not walking thru that door, and when he does he's going to be old.

Plus how hard can it be to setup a madame in an off-campus house then invite her harem to entertain recruits at a party?
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He doesn’t have to recruit. He has to slide an envelope across a table with $750k in it.
 
If you look at the 247 top 100 players for 2023 from the Northeast, the Big East struck out. There are plenty of players available for Pitino to grab for St. John's without hurting any Big East team. Here is the 247 top 100 and where they are going:

2. NJ - Kentucky
3. PA - Kentucky
4. NJ - Kentucky
7. NJ - Duke
11. MD - Oregon
22. NJ - Kansas
27. MA- Duke
33. MD - UConn
35. NJ - Virginia
36. NJ - UNC
43. MD - Illinois
51. CT - Rutgers
59. NY - UCLA
61. ME - Tennessee
65. MD - College of Charleston
66. VT - FSU
75. MA - Marquette
80. NY - Memphis
90. MD - LSU
91. MA - Xavier
95. MD - Pitt
97. NY - Alabama
 
I just wonder if this hire means their UConn game will be back in MSG.
 
Ports21 said:
It's not like they are completely devoid of talent to begin with.

Admittedly I don't know the exact class of some players, but Soriano, Alexander, and Jones (bastard that threw the cheap shot elbow) are all pretty good. They beat or hung around with most of the BE. I can't imagine them not being a tournament team next year with Ricky.
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If Daniss Jenkins and Walter Clayton follow Pitino to St. john's it will be interesting to see what Posh Alexander decides. If Soriano decides not to go pro, whether that is the NBA or a high level European league, Slick Rick will have to work his magic to convince Soriano to stay at St. John's. Soriano is a very strong supporter of Mike Anderson and Mike Anderson is now suing St. John's.
 
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Just saw Pitino get interviewed by Sage Steele on ESPN after his introductory presser. Feel like I need to take a shower now. Sage asked about his "issues" and he said he always ran a clean program. Never broke a rule. It was all his assistants. He had zero knowledge and is 100% innocent of everything. Total across the board denial. I'm not really surprised as he has always been slimey but still eyeroll worthy to hear. As to the personal stuff, he just said he was thankful he has a forgiving family. What else could he really say about that.
 
gsmooth said:
If Daniss Jenkins and Walter Clayton follow Pitino to St. john's it will be interesting to see what Posh Alexander decides. If Soriano decides not to go pro, whether that is the NBA or a high level European league, Slick Rick will have to work his magic to convince Soriano to stay at St. John's. Soriano is a very strong supporter of Mike Anderson and Mike Anderson is now suing St. John's.
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I think I saw somewhere that Pitino has introduced Soriano as the new captain
 
UConnJim said:
If you look at the 247 top 100 players for 2023 from the Northeast, the Big East struck out. There are plenty of players available for Pitino to grab for St. John's without hurting any Big East team. Here is the 247 top 100 and where they are going:

2. NJ - Kentucky
3. PA - Kentucky
4. NJ - Kentucky
7. NJ - Duke
11. MD - Oregon
22. NJ - Kansas
27. MA- Duke
33. MD - UConn
35. NJ - Virginia
36. NJ - UNC
43. MD - Illinois
51. CT - Rutgers
59. NY - UCLA
61. ME - Tennessee
65. MD - College of Charleston
66. VT - FSU
75. MA - Marquette
80. NY - Memphis
90. MD - LSU
91. MA - Xavier
95. MD - Pitt
97. NY - Alabama
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Who is #51 and why on Earth would he go to Rutgers over UCONN if UCONN had any interest?
 
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