6th Man of St. John's Basketball
St. John's Red Storm => Recruiting => 2019 Class => Topic started by: paultzman on October 26, 2016, 11:02:51 AM
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http://www.zagsblog.com/2016/10/26/st-benedicts-sophomore-precious-achiuwa-drawing-high-praise/
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Corey Evans @coreyevans_10
Precious Achiuwa cements his case as a potential five-star prospect as St. John's & VCU stand out with the sophomore (link: https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/achiuwa-s-recruitment-gaining-steam) basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/ne
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That's the most encouraging article about a recruit I've seen in a while....
Still so much time though.
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That's the most encouraging article about a recruit I've seen in a while....
Still so much time though.
Agreed, that was most the most support and acknowledgement from a recruit pre-commitment in a while.
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If he does keep improving and becomes a 5 star to player then you know Kansas, Kentucky and Duke will come sniffing and bye goes precious. Still way too early to tell or be excited but yea those are nice comments.
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Come on his brother does commercials for us, gotta land him!
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Andrew Slater @ASlater247 10m
6'8" 5Precious Achiuwa'19 of @StBenedictsNJ & @NewHeightsNYC said he's hearing most from St.John's & #VCU #SJUBB http://247sports.com/Player/Precious-Achiuwa-86978 …
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Comments about Prince in latter part of article
https://twitter.com/ebosshoops/status/858195872974327809
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Received a Kansas offer today
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Received a Kansas offer today
That means we're out
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2019 St. Benedict's (NJ) F Precious Achiuwa received an offer from Ohio State. (HT @PatLawless_) @PreciousAchiuwa verbalcommits.com/players/precio…
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http://www.zagsblog.com/2017/05/03/ohio-state-kansas-latest-offer-2019-star-precious-achiuwa/
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https://youtu.be/-k2xv28Ae7E
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If you combine his game and his brothers body you have a lottery pick.
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https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/southern-jam-fest-mccormack-achiuwa-stand-tall
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Here's hoping the Lavin Gift keeps on giving.
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https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/southern-jam-fest-mccormack-achiuwa-stand-tall
Kid looks like an absolute stud. Let's hope Gods Gift is in his ear. He is still on St. John's commercials that I see from time to time.
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https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/southern-jam-fest-mccormack-achiuwa-stand-tall
Heard we are recruiting McCormack the 6'10 290 lb C but we told him we want him to lose 100 lbs. ::)
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http://ballislife.com/bol-bol-gets-banged-on-by-precious-achiuwa-at-pangos-all-american-camp/
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http://ballislife.com/bol-bol-gets-banged-on-by-precious-achiuwa-at-pangos-all-american-camp/
Reminiscent of Dr. J dunking on Artis Gilmore!
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New Heights @NewHeightsNYC
Precious Achiuwa comes in at No. 22 on the updated @scoutrecruiting 2019 Top 100.💯 #TheNewHeightsWay @PreciousAchiuwa
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Precious Achiuwa comes in at No. 20 on the 2019 ESPN 60.
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Andrew Slater @ASlater247
Checking In With 5⭐️Precious Achiuwa'19 @PreciousAchiuwa of @NewHeightsNYC & @StBenedictsNJ (link: http://247sports.com/Article/Checking-In-With-Five-Star-Precious-Achiuwa19-St-Johns-Kansas-Pi-53430573) 247sports.com/Article/Checki…
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https://twitter.com/courtsidefilms/status/894287152531382272
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https://twitter.com/dxcontent/status/900729120405037057
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Zach Braziller @NYPost_Brazille:
St John's assistant Matt Abdelmassih seeing elite junior Precious Achiuwa today #sjubb
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Per Zagoria
Minnesota's Kimani Young and Cincinnati's Darren Savino saw 2019 F @PreciousAchiuwa today at @StBenedictsNJ
UNC comes tomorrow.
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Wave goodbye to this one
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Per Zags:
Indiana and South Carolina saw 2019 wing @PreciousAchiuwa yesterday at @StBenedictsNJ
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2019 wing @PreciousAchiuwa also coming to @StJohnsBBall on unofficial today
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https://twitter.com/adamzagoria/status/915935826416152576
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Will be at Madness tonight
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Kansas and cuse going very hard
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Kansas and cuse going very hard
Kob missed your posting man. Good to see you back. Your boy JB looked good in the tournament. Do we have a shot with Precious?
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I would say yeah. Would like to see some more studs commit but he has a strong relationship with his brother. And they are recruiting him hard.
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I would say yeah. Would like to see some more studs commit but he has a strong relationship with his brother. And they are recruiting him hard.
WHO ARE YOU..? LOL
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good to see you around KOB , visit more often :)
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Kansas and cuse going very hard
kob,
Hope you're back as a regular. The King Of The Bronx is back. How does this team look to you ?
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Precious Achiuwa, a class of 2019 SF from St. Benedict's Prep (NJ), just picked up an offer from Oregon. Per Pat Lawless
Phil Knight adds a name to his XMas list. :)
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@PatLawless_
Precious Achiuwa, a class of 2019 SF from St. Benedict's Prep (NJ), just picked up an offer from UCLA.
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Per Zags.com
"Precious Achiuwa showed why every school in America is interested in him. With fluid drives, athletic finishes, and a constantly improving skill set, Achiuwa was a mismatch every time down the floor. He looked to get teammates involved and has taken strides as a playmaker on the offensive end. His length and instincts gave St. Benedicts a much needed boost defensively in the second half.
Achiuwa most recently heard from two Pac-12 schools, receiving offers from Oregon and UCLA, and says those two schools are showing the most interest as of late. With current teammate Lester Quinones receiving an offer from St. John’s he spoke about the chance to play with Quinones, an AAU Teammate of three years, at the next level. “That’s definitely in the conversation, so we will see how that goes,” he said."
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Allegedly waiting for a Duke offer. And if he receives it heading to Duke.
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Allegedly waiting for a Duke offer. And if he receives it heading to Duke.
That would be a bummer. Can't knock a guy for wanting to play down there, but man it would be great for him to stay home.
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Per Zagoria
Roy Williams in the house at Kean U for @PreciousAchiuwa
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Yooooo what's good pmg. Lol since omari and Justin graduated I moved on. My man kassoum is there but I haven't had a chance to watch the team. I'm gonna tell precious I don't think his game fits Duke. I only usally post when it's kids I know personally( I coached kassoum) Lester quinones is a problem also. I know Matt was looking at him. Precious and Lester looked good today.
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Has moved into top 5 of 247 rankings. If he wasn't before, he's probably too good now to still be seriously considering us at this point
https://247sports.com/Article/College-basketball-recruiting-Updating-the-2019-player-rankings-114192639
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Has moved into top 5 of 247 rankings. If he wasn't before, he's probably too good now to still be seriously considering us at this point
https://247sports.com/Article/College-basketball-recruiting-Updating-the-2019-player-rankings-114192639
Kansas working hard on this one.
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I heard recently that he's not coming here. Also was told God's Gift didn't really enjoy his time here, which to me was surprising since he was on the commercials for a while.
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https://twitter.com/jeffborzello/status/990040641722814464?s=20
SJU on hand...
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Precious Achiuwa, SF, New Heights – One of the highlight performances of the day was Achiuwa’s. Not only was he good, but he was really good when it mattered the most. In the middle of a big time back and forth game, it was Achiuwa who hit the biggest shot. Achiuwa nailed a pull up three at the buzzer to win it, and that was the capper of an excellent game. He showed elite athleticism on several occasions and improved skill as well. With his size and athleticism, he is definitely one of the premier prospects in the country.
https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/Article/Anthony-Edwards-and-Precious-Achiuwa-stole-the-show-on-Sunday-at-the-Under-Armour-Association-117828247
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Per Rivals:
... Five-star combo forward Precious Achiuwa has been electric during the spring, well at least in spurts. It was kind of the same deal on the first day of NBPA Camp. When he played with energy, his 6-foot-9 frame, athleticism and inside/out ability made him virtually impossible to stop. He's still an elite prospect, but some others have been more consistent and could pass him in the next set of rankings. If I had to bet on his recruitment, though, I would call it a race between UConn and St. John's at this point.
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Per Rivals:
... Five-star combo forward Precious Achiuwa has been electric during the spring, well at least in spurts. It was kind of the same deal on the first day of NBPA Camp. When he played with energy, his 6-foot-9 frame, athleticism and inside/out ability made him virtually impossible to stop. He's still an elite prospect, but some others have been more consistent and could pass him in the next set of rankings. If I had to bet on his recruitment, though, I would call it a race between UConn and St. John's at this point.
I don't find this accurate
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Per Rivals:
... Five-star combo forward Precious Achiuwa has been electric during the spring, well at least in spurts. It was kind of the same deal on the first day of NBPA Camp. When he played with energy, his 6-foot-9 frame, athleticism and inside/out ability made him virtually impossible to stop. He's still an elite prospect, but some others have been more consistent and could pass him in the next set of rankings. If I had to bet on his recruitment, though, I would call it a race between UConn and St. John's at this point.
I don't find this accurate
In what respect, how he is playing or how his recruitment is going or both? Obviously we are all more interested in his recruitment and would take any inconsistencies.
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Per Rivals:
... Five-star combo forward Precious Achiuwa has been electric during the spring, well at least in spurts. It was kind of the same deal on the first day of NBPA Camp. When he played with energy, his 6-foot-9 frame, athleticism and inside/out ability made him virtually impossible to stop. He's still an elite prospect, but some others have been more consistent and could pass him in the next set of rankings. If I had to bet on his recruitment, though, I would call it a race between UConn and St. John's at this point.
I don't find this accurate
Which part?
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A race between UConn and St. John's. Add Kentucky, Kansas, and every blue blood in there.
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Per Rivals:
... Five-star combo forward Precious Achiuwa has been electric during the spring, well at least in spurts. It was kind of the same deal on the first day of NBPA Camp. When he played with energy, his 6-foot-9 frame, athleticism and inside/out ability made him virtually impossible to stop. He's still an elite prospect, but some others have been more consistent and could pass him in the next set of rankings. If I had to bet on his recruitment, though, I would call it a race between UConn and St. John's at this point.
I don't find this accurate
Which part?
Gotta lock this up
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Per Rivals:
... Five-star combo forward Precious Achiuwa has been electric during the spring, well at least in spurts. It was kind of the same deal on the first day of NBPA Camp. When he played with energy, his 6-foot-9 frame, athleticism and inside/out ability made him virtually impossible to stop. He's still an elite prospect, but some others have been more consistent and could pass him in the next set of rankings. If I had to bet on his recruitment, though, I would call it a race between UConn and St. John's at this point.
I don't find this accurate
Which part?
Gotta lock this up
Gotta win a lot this year to have any chance.
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A race between UConn and St. John's. Add Kentucky, Kansas, and every blue blood in there.
Gotcha. That's what I figured.
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New Rivals top 10 has Precious as the #8 player in the Class of '19. Cole Anthony #2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=OUWAmgl3ek0
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The exodus continues- Jersey preps aren't even safe. Cringe worthy:
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2019 wing @PreciousAchiuwa will transfer to @MVABasketball from @StBenedictsNJ
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Nah him going to montverde is a good move. National schedule.
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Nah him going to montverde is a good move. National schedule.
I trust your vision KOB, hope getting out of town to a national schedule helps us w Kofi as well.
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Nah him going to montverde is a good move. National schedule.
Completely disagree in regards to this kid and Cole Anthony for that matter, leaving the area. Now if there are circumstances that will make life better for these kids at a basketball factory, so be it. That said... Achiuwa was already at a great school for both academics & hoops and Anthony was too....
There is zero need to for these kids to raise their profiles nationally.... they could pick a school now and then cruise through Senior season if they wanted to or they could stay at their school and be driven to lead their teams to the next level locally...
These kids are local NY/NJ players but when they do get college, they will be credited as being from Monteverde & Oak Hill... when people keep claiming that the NYC/NJ area is losing a step in player development, it's total BS.. these kids that are learning the game at the youth level are bolting the area for one or two years at a basketball factory....
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Cole made the right move. The team besides him at Molloy is going to stink and he doesn't have a shot at the city title with that team. They should of went undefeated with this past team. The coach is worse than Norm Roberts. I also heard that Moses would just walk out of practice whenever he felt like it! ha, way to have a handle on your team. Now Cole has a shot at a national title where he can finally win at CTK! =)
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Nah him going to montverde is a good move. National schedule.
Completely disagree in regards to this kid and Cole Anthony for that matter, leaving the area. Now if there are circumstances that will make life better for these kids at a basketball factory, so be it. That said... Achiuwa was already at a great school for both academics & hoops and Anthony was too....
There is zero need to for these kids to raise their profiles nationally.... they could pick a school now and then cruise through Senior season if they wanted to or they could stay at their school and be driven to lead their teams to the next level locally...
These kids are local NY/NJ players but when they do get college, they will be credited as being from Monteverde & Oak Hill... when people keep claiming that the NYC/NJ area is losing a step in player development, it's total BS.. these kids that are learning the game at the youth level are bolting the area for one or two years at a basketball factory....
Cole is not at a great basketball school. Molloy isn't what it once was in terms of hoops. The coaches there now are clueless.
Them leaving the area has absolutely nothing at all to do with them raising their recruiting profiles. It has to do with them using this upcoming season to become better basketball players. Them "cruising through" their senior season won't make them any better, neither would playing against players that aren't close to being as good as them.
As far as NY players are concerned, it is makes sense academically for the stud NY State players to leave the state before their junior or senior year. It is easier for them to get the grades they need elsewhere and they don't have to bother with regents. That's a big part of why kids like Cole Anthony and Kofi Cockburn leaving is the new norm
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Three relatively quiet weeks ahead for the program before league play, any trips down South planned?
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Completely disagree in regards to this kid and Cole Anthony for that matter, leaving the area. Now if there are circumstances that will make life better for these kids at a basketball factory, so be it. That said... Achiuwa was already at a great school for both academics & hoops and Anthony was too....
There is zero need to for these kids to raise their profiles nationally.... they could pick a school now and then cruise through Senior season if they wanted to or they could stay at their school and be driven to lead their teams to the next level locally...
These kids are local NY/NJ players but when they do get college, they will be credited as being from Monteverde & Oak Hill... when people keep claiming that the NYC/NJ area is losing a step in player development, it's total BS.. these kids that are learning the game at the youth level are bolting the area for one or two years at a basketball factory....
Cole is not at a great basketball school. Molloy isn't what it once was in terms of hoops. The coaches there now are clueless.
Them leaving the area has absolutely nothing at all to do with them raising their recruiting profiles. It has to do with them using this upcoming season to become better basketball players. Them "cruising through" their senior season won't make them any better, neither would playing against players that aren't close to being as good as them.
As far as NY players are concerned, it is makes sense academically for the stud NY State players to leave the state before their junior or senior year. It is easier for them to get the grades they need elsewhere and they don't have to bother with regents. That's a big part of why kids like Cole Anthony and Kofi Cockburn leaving is the new norm
I actually agree with you on this. Cole and Precious didn't need exposure, but Monteverde gives them a chance to better players with a top schedule, the best facilities, and better teammates.
They are both smart kids so I doubt the Regents scared them. Unless it has changed since I was a student, regents exams start freshman year in subjects like math and science and are all but finished after junior year.
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Does the UCONN self imposed sanctions help us in the recruiting battle?
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Let's hope so. Really really want this guy, his brother was a great dude and we are positioned to be a good springboard for someone of Precious' talent level. Can you imagine the matchup issues with LJ, Simon and Precious on the floor together?
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Does the UCONN self imposed sanctions help us in the recruiting battle?
Sanctions so far are self imposed. Would think that to affect recruiting NCAA would have to hit them with a post season ban.
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Playing on ESPNU rn
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Nah him going to montverde is a good move. National schedule.
So KOB. What do you think. How are we looking ?
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How are we looking ?
(https://i.imgflip.com/z5z8e.jpg)
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http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/view/espnu100/sort/rank/class/2019
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This very important 2019 class is looking like it will be disappointing.
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http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/view/espnu100/sort/rank/class/2019
ESPN Rankings are so bad. 247 Sports rankings are more accurate.
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https://twitter.com/AdamZagoria/status/1088534746823565314
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https://kansas.rivals.com/news/five-star-senior-precious-achiuwa-in-no-hurry
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https://twitter.com/AdamZagoria/status/1091722548314812416
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So KOB. What do you think. How are we looking ?
So KOB, any update from August ?
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https://www.zagsblog.com/2019/02/07/ahead-of-big-recruiting-weekend-st-johns-mullin-addresses-recruiting-philosophy/?fbclid=IwAR2bH6_QyRZzeCY_EiPAj-ufhqgCExyV_yTocm93Q5O_PxKXhkbMfFcqRYQ
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https://twitter.com/AdamZagoria/status/1094040624360275968
The picture you've all been waiting for....MITCH IN A GYM
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Um, it was Mitch in a gym in his underwear. :D ;D
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https://twitter.com/AdamZagoria/status/1094040624360275968
The picture you've all been waiting for....MITCH IN A GYM
Honestly though - where is the SJU gear..?
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While I'd prefer them to wear something bright red its really not uncommon for guys to be in plain clothes. See it all the time especially with more notable head coaches. Less common for assistants.
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While I'd prefer them to wear something bright red its really not uncommon for guys to be in plain clothes. See it all the time especially with more notable head coaches. Less common for assistants.
All the more reason for them to be geared up and plastered in red.
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All the more reason for them to be geared up and plastered
I don't think Mully drinks anymore and St Jean keeps getting carded. Not sure what Mitch's excuse is, except maybe he's lazy and shiftless. You know, like Norm.
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While I'd prefer them to wear something bright red its really not uncommon for guys to be in plain clothes. See it all the time especially with more notable head coaches. Less common for assistants.
Mullin looks to have on St. J's gear. Maybe Mitch and St. Jean don't own any. ;D
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I don't think Mully drinks anymore and St Jean keeps getting carded. Not sure what Mitch's excuse is, except maybe he's lazy and shiftless. You know, like Norm.
Belly laugh!
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Does anyone know if Precious or any other recruits were at the Nova game this weekend..?
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Does anyone know if Precious or any other recruits were at the Nova game this weekend..?
I don’t believe Precious was there but a bunch of others were:
TJ Morris, JUCO commit Valdir Manuel
https://twitter.com/nypost_brazille/status/1096856817962049536?s=21
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With Precious setting his first officials, when do we start worrying that he goes to one of the bluebloods?
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With Precious setting his first officials, when do we start worrying that he goes to one of the bluebloods?
2 years ago
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Announcing this weekend
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Memphis