Lavin loves where St. John's is going [Newsday]

"I'd be very surprised if we don't sign another stellar class similar to this one," Lavin said, referring to the five freshmen and one junior-college transfer who are coming to the end of their Big East baptism and showing a promising level of maturity and mental toughness. "Now, they've come back with a second wind. That's what makes them dangerous. They're at a point where I don't sense any fear, no matter who the opponent is."


"We've been together 10 years, and for seven years when I was in television, all we ever talked about was, 'What if the St. John's job opens?' "
Now Lavin has it, and he plans to keep it.


http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/st-johns/lavin-loves-where-st-john-s-is-going-1.3557678

Great read to end a great day for SJU basketball.  Refreshing.  I've never lost faith in Lavin on the recruiting front.  He is preparing for warfare next season.

Lavin has always said that the St. John's job is unique in college basketball.  NYC and MSG.  There is no bigger stage for an athlete to perform, or a coach to coach, in basketball.  It was only a matter of time for us to land a coach like Lavin to deliver.  And it is all about recruiting.  A player poised for the big time wants the pressure and expectations of playing on this big stage.

Great article and we are very fortunate to have coach Lavs and I hope for a very long time.