6th Man of St. John's Basketball

St. John's Red Storm => In The Jungle... => Topic started by: kingofk1ngs on April 06, 2015, 08:26:26 PM

Title: Obekpa is returning
Post by: kingofk1ngs on April 06, 2015, 08:26:26 PM
@SprungOnSports: After a meeting last week with Chris Mullin, Chris Obekpa will return to #sjubb for his senior season, a source tells @sheridanhoops
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: paultzman on April 06, 2015, 08:39:09 PM
@AdamZagoria: Nothing definite on Chris Obekpa or Rysheed Jordan coming back to St. John's, source tells @SNYtv."Still sorting through it" More this week
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: hnk on April 06, 2015, 08:40:00 PM
I think both come back...the dominoes are falling our way.
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: cjfish on April 06, 2015, 08:49:52 PM
If CO is okay with with coach Mullin Im not going to argue.
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: stjohnnie75 on April 06, 2015, 08:53:28 PM
If CO is okay with with coach Mullin Im not going to argue.

You ment if Mullin is okay with CO right?
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: paultzman on April 06, 2015, 09:37:05 PM
@NYPost_Brazille: Chris Obekpa will return to St. John's, per source. #sjubb
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: MCNPA on April 06, 2015, 09:39:18 PM
Very good for us and for him.  He needs to turn up his game to earn some dollars doing this. SJU getting the best shot blocker in the country back is helpful to say the least.  Now a few more pieces to fall into place and we will field a competitive team.
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: bk8664 on April 06, 2015, 09:46:46 PM
@NYPost_Brazille: Chris Obekpa will return to St. John's, per source. #sjubb

Good
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: redstorm212 on April 06, 2015, 09:50:16 PM
Basically Mullin's first commit.
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: fordham96 on April 06, 2015, 10:04:56 PM
Not to be outdone...

Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria   
Chris Obekpa will return to St. John's, source confirms to @SNYtv. Big key for Chris Mullin to have a shot-blocker, but must get w/ program

BTW-This is Obekpa's second return already.  Last year he "returned" when he first announced he would explore a transfer
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: paultzman on April 06, 2015, 11:21:19 PM
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/chris-obekpa-set-return-st-john-senior-season-article-1.2175637?utm_content=buffer9d67e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: P1NSTR1PEZ on April 07, 2015, 10:24:41 AM
Obekpa just needs to stay focused. Perhaps D'Angelo can talk to him about getting his attitude in check.
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: cjfish on April 07, 2015, 11:00:14 AM
If CO is okay with with coach Mullin Im not going to argue.

You ment if Mullin is okay with CO right?


yes, awkward phrasing, my bad
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: francois arouet on April 09, 2015, 12:35:40 AM
This is very significant for the upcoming team.  Obekpa does not play smart.  They are gonna teach him the game and he will be great on D and more passable in other areas.  Jordan has been able to set him up well and since he will presumably have the ball a lot, He could be a dunking machine.  They also will have to teach him how to dunk though.  LOL. 
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: SJUhoopNUT on April 10, 2015, 11:01:29 PM
Adam Zagoria ‏@AdamZagoria  · 6m6 minutes ago   Manhattan, NY   
'All reports that Chris Obekpa is returning to St. John's are false. Chris has not made a decision yet.' @EJack_  says

Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: paultzman on April 10, 2015, 11:03:03 PM
@AdamZagoria: 'All reports that Chris Obekpa is returning to St. John's are false. Chris has not made a decision yet.' @EJack_  says

Eric Jacklitsch is CO's former AC at OSNA. This sounds odd.
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: Marco Baldi on April 10, 2015, 11:06:25 PM
Adam Zagoria ‏@AdamZagoria  · 6m6 minutes ago   Manhattan, NY   
'All reports that Chris Obekpa is returning to St. John's are false. Chris has not made a decision yet.' @EJack_  says



Which Chris?
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: fordham96 on April 10, 2015, 11:08:29 PM
Jacklitch likes to hear himself talk...
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: paultzman on April 10, 2015, 11:09:07 PM
Jacklitch likes to hear himself talk...

Agree
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: lihoop on April 10, 2015, 11:13:13 PM
CO brings a lot a drama - come on bro' your career is going "Up in Smoke"
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: Marco Baldi on April 10, 2015, 11:16:20 PM
I'm fine either way. Maybe it's time to clean house
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: action jackson on April 10, 2015, 11:28:10 PM
I agree with baldi.  If he is motivated and ready to go great.  However, if this is going to be drama then I pass.  Next year was going to be a shitshow with Lavin so we have a year to set things straight.  Jordan same story.  No more bs and can hopefully look forward to professional program without the nonsense.  Sign Sampson and start a new culture.
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: Marco Baldi on April 10, 2015, 11:31:54 PM
I agree with baldi.  If he is motivated and ready to go great.  However, if this is going to be drama then I pass.  Next year was going to be a shitshow with Lavin so we have a year to set things straight.  Jordan same story.  No more bs and can hopefully look forward to professional program without the nonsense.  Sign Sampson and start a new culture.

Couldn't have said it better. These 2 have been given multiple chances, and should have a very short rope, if any.
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: francois arouet on April 10, 2015, 11:40:01 PM
I agree with baldi.  If he is motivated and ready to go great.  However, if this is going to be drama then I pass.  Next year was going to be a shitshow with Lavin so we have a year to set things straight.  Jordan same story.  No more bs and can hopefully look forward to professional program without the nonsense.  Sign Sampson and start a new culture.


I respect your opinions.  As per the last comment, I do believe that Jordan's PT (if he comes back) may be influencing Sampson to go elsewhere.  Sampson is getting a lot projected on him, & as a freshman, it's hard to predict what he will do & how much he can be relied upon.

2 years ago when DH had his diva moment, a lot of ppl were saying he'd played his last game for us, & such.  We are pretty lucky he came back.  Kids can make mistakes & come back.  Also, Mullin is not probably gonna tolerate too much nonsense.  I usually like to think of it like this: let's get the best talent available & let the staff deal with them, discipline them & coach them. 

Obekpa is a very important interior defender.  Jordan is a top talent.  If Mullin is cool with it, they should be welcomed. 
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: bball purist on April 11, 2015, 12:37:47 AM
I'm fine either way. Maybe it's time to clean house
it served the Terps well last year.
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: desco80 on April 11, 2015, 12:41:01 AM
Jacklitsch is an asst coach at Our Savior ?
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: paultzman on April 11, 2015, 08:27:31 AM
Jacklitsch is an asst coach at Our Savior ?

Yes
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: shamsman2 on April 11, 2015, 10:15:23 AM
I'm fine either way. Maybe it's time to clean house
it served the Terps well last year.

yes, but they got Trimble and he is a game changer. Will we get one? Especially at PG.
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: bball purist on April 11, 2015, 10:35:55 AM
I'm fine either way. Maybe it's time to clean house
it served the Terps well last year.

yes, but they got Trimble and he is a game changer. Will we get one? Especially at PG.
Of course. I was pointing to the larger picture.  It might hurt our chances for one year, but the new guys won't be exposed to the up and down "growing pains" of the we know who.
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: hnk on April 11, 2015, 11:47:51 AM
He's back...the rest is nonsense....he's back and excited.....and working.
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: Marco Baldi on April 11, 2015, 11:49:45 AM
Why would that coach say that
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: hnk on April 11, 2015, 11:51:28 AM
My guess is got blamed for leaking to someone else......who broke CO story....but just speculating.
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: fordham96 on April 11, 2015, 11:51:35 AM
Why would that coach say that

If you knew EJack you would know why.
Title: Re: Obekpa is returning
Post by: hnk on April 11, 2015, 11:53:13 AM
No one really speaks for many of these kids except themselves.....I believe that is 100% true of Diallo.......