Rivals Ranks Top #343

SJU #104

http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=875155

Rivals is good in terms of providing basic info on a national scale but in general these sites are so poorly run.

http://stjohns.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=875964

Dexter Henry writes

"The center position is the weakest position on the St. Johns roster. Norm Roberts will struggle to find offense out of this position and it would be no surprise for him to use Burrell at the center position many times during the season depending on matchups.

Senior 6'11 center Tomas Jasiulionis will probably get the majority of the starts at center this season (depending on matchups). However, he is limited offensively (1.8 career ppg average). Jasiulionis started 17 games last year and was bothered by some injuries. If he can be a strong defensive and physical presence inside then he can surely help this Red Storm team.

Sean Evans could also steal minutes playing in the middle to provide some offense. Phil Wait who transferred from Manchester, England this summer has impressed coaches with his abilities in the post but should not see much playing time this season."


Now I was sitting just a few seats away from Dexter when Coach Roberts was talking about the center position. I even wrote about it http://www.johnnyjungle.com/Preseason_News_and_Notes

Roberts clearly stated that Burrell won't be playing Center but might guard opposing team's centers at times however Henry reports Roberts will use Burrell at C many times this season. (I have audio to back this up)

Then he states that Tomas will start the majority of games at Center? This just puts it over the top. Why do people pay for this information?

Why is Purdue ranked 4th?

Why is Purdue ranked 4th?

Because Georgetown is #11

I see Iona cracked the top 257.

I see Iona cracked the top 257.

Ya and St Johns lost to the 257th ranked team

Quote from: LJSA on November 14, 2008, 01:02:22 AM

I see Iona cracked the top 257.

Ya and St Johns lost to the 257th ranked team

Yes they did ... in 1995, which I think was the last time they faced each other in a game that mattered.

Quote from: Marco Baldi on November 14, 2008, 01:05:04 AM

Quote from: LJSA on November 14, 2008, 01:02:22 AM

I see Iona cracked the top 257.

Ya and St Johns lost to the 257th ranked team

Yes they did ... in 1995, which I think was the last time they faced each other in a game that mattered.

Yup Felipe LOpez shot 5-21

Marco give it up. St. John's won the scrimmage. Get over it. LOL. Iona did beat the walk-ons though, by 1. Goooooo Gaels.

Quote from: LJSA on November 14, 2008, 01:02:22 AM

I see Iona cracked the top 257.

Ya and St Johns lost to the 257th ranked team

how can you say St. John's lost the game when there was no final score tallied and the game was a scrimmage that was broken down into segments to let each team work on different things..

so if we're four positions better, we can make the nit.  way to go norm.