Zach Brown - C - Miami, FL

Official press release on Zach Brown signing:

http://www.redstormsports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/110916aab.html

Brown said he choose SJU because coach Mullin overcame his own struggles and adversity n he admires that
"He knows what I've been through"

Brown said he choose SJU because coach Mullin overcame his own struggles and adversity n he admires that
"He knows what I've been through"

That doesn't make any sense, but if it worked, great.

Quote from: stjohnnie75 on November 12, 2016, 06:59:23 PM

Brown said he choose SJU because coach Mullin overcame his own struggles and adversity n he admires that
"He knows what I've been through"

That doesn't make any sense, but if it worked, great.

He was an alcoholic.

Quote from: Poison on November 13, 2016, 12:48:53 AM

Quote from: stjohnnie75 on November 12, 2016, 06:59:23 PM

Brown said he choose SJU because coach Mullin overcame his own struggles and adversity n he admires that
"He knows what I've been through"

That doesn't make any sense, but if it worked, great.

He was an alcoholic.

Poison in denial.

Brown had 14 points in 16 minutes in one sided win yesterday. Guy covering game on Twitter noted his agility, deft stroke and defense. Not sure of competition, but just passing it on.

Brown had 14 points in 16 minutes in one sided win yesterday. Guy covering game on Twitter noted his agility, deft stroke and defense. Not sure of competition, but just passing it on.

Can you imagine the team we have already this year with our height and athleticism adding a 7'2" top 40 big man??  Sima and Owens will look small next to him. Gonna be beastly if he suits up next year.

Article

zach smart –  ‏@zsmart3

Jack leads Calusa to victory, SJU-commit Zach Brown says his troubles are over

 http://zsmart.blogspot.com/2016/11/nathaniel-jacks-up-calusa-in-acd-victory.html …

"He opened up to me and I opened up to him. knows what I've been through. I can't just go with anyone who can say, 'Ok you've been through this, you've been through that.' He talked to me about what his situation was and I felt it was similar to me. Ever since we've had a great relationship."
Brown cited SJU assistant Matt Abdelmassih as another major figure in his support system. Both he and De La Grana have been instrumental in helping him keep his focus and continue on as the reformed Zach Brown.

Saying his troubles are over has me concerned. Turning your life around is an ongoing process and I hope he realizes this and continues on the right path.

St John's checking in on signee Zach Brown today in Miami #sjubb - Per Zach

The thing I like about Brown is he seems to keep the ball up.  Someone taught him well.

https://twitter.com/hoop_mia/status/801077885322874880

Dinks it's great to have you back. Can't wait for Brown...and Clarke
...and Simon.

Simon yes   Clarke questions about his wheels and Brown not a high  riser  and  slow afoot
You might say he pulling a wagon

Simon yes   Clarke questions about his wheels and Brown not a high  riser  and  slow afoot
You might say he pulling a wagon

Eh. If his back to the basket skills can translate to the college level I could care less if he's a "high riser." Lavin loved the high risers.

Quote from: 96 Schermerhorn Street on November 22, 2016, 06:38:31 PM

Simon yes   Clarke questions about his wheels and Brown not a high  riser  and  slow afoot
You might say he pulling a wagon

Eh. If his back to the basket skills can translate to the college level I could care less if he's a "high riser." Lavin loved the high risers.

Was the double entendre intentional or unintentional?

The thing I like about Brown is he seems to keep the ball up.  Someone taught him well.

https://twitter.com/hoop_mia/status/801077885322874880

Absolutely MJ, even in his videos from 2 years ago he always seems to keep it high. Great place to start. Especially with a 7 footer who isnt a stiff athletically.

Quote from: survivedc on November 22, 2016, 07:06:34 PM

Quote from: 96 Schermerhorn Street on November 22, 2016, 06:38:31 PM

Simon yes   Clarke questions about his wheels and Brown not a high  riser  and  slow afoot
You might say he pulling a wagon

Eh. If his back to the basket skills can translate to the college level I could care less if he's a "high riser." Lavin loved the high risers.

Was the double entendre intentional or unintentional?

Sometimes luck is better than skill?

Simon yes   Clarke questions about his wheels and Brown not a high  riser  and  slow afoot
You might say he pulling a wagon

Clark hasn't had any foot injuries for a while.  Pretty sure that's resolved.  Zachary Brown isn't all that slow for a 7'2" kid.  He's gonna be tough to defend if he gets the ball down low. 

Will he be eligible though?