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Interesting last blurb, CALL LAMB!

Talk about killing the lead.
I thought Young and Charles thinking he's still in play was the most interesting part.

Quote from: worldsgreatest10 on March 31, 2010, 08:38:37 PM

Quote from: Just_Win_STJ on March 31, 2010, 08:34:48 PM

i agree lamb should be the first person he calls, you never know what might happen

wooooooooooooooooooo......he said he might do some red shirting so...maybe thats an indication...

Dele would do himself good to stay another year and redshirt

totally agree with you on that, but say we somehow manage to sign Lamb, were gonna red shirt the only true center on the team? and carry 3 point guards (i know stith is a very possible red shirt next year but this is all hypothetically speaking)

Quote from: Marco Baldi on March 31, 2010, 09:58:38 PM

Quote from: worldsgreatest10 on March 31, 2010, 08:38:37 PM

Quote from: Just_Win_STJ on March 31, 2010, 08:34:48 PM

i agree lamb should be the first person he calls, you never know what might happen

wooooooooooooooooooo......he said he might do some red shirting so...maybe thats an indication...

Dele would do himself good to stay another year and redshirt

totally agree with you on that, but say we somehow manage to sign Lamb, were gonna red shirt the only true center on the team? and carry 3 point guards (i know stith is a very possible red shirt next year but this is all hypothetically speaking)

I was thinking if Lamb signs, he would be taking Stiths scholly

1st - a redshirt still is a scholly.  Signing Lamb means letting Roberts out of his LOI or kicking someone off the team.

2nd, Gene Keady is great. He'd be a consultant, not an every day kind of guy.  Lavin started under Keady, whose coaching tree includes Bruce Weber, Matt Painter (I think) and Chris Lowery (I think).  Good guys with good defensive principles (and sometimes offensive as well)..  It would be easier for Lavin to lean on a guy he knows and who taught him some of what he knows, than Carnesecca, who might be wise but has shown no inclination to help with the coaching, & may have different principles and ways to impart knowledge to players than Lavin is used to.

i hope he keeps cross

i hope he keeps cross

I don't think he's keeping anyone from the current staff.

Jim Calhoun has George Blaney on the bench and he's about the same age as Keady.  Having Keady on the bench would be fantastic in any capacity.  The guy has more wins than Louie.

well he doesnt get my support

Good Article on the cut throat and slimy biz that can be recruiting. Jay Williams a potential assistant coach named and identified as a recruiter for agent. I hope he is completely rid of this connection if he does come to the staff.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/news?slug=ys-agents031109

What's cross' official position?  I know he's not keeping the assistants, I don't think he's ever said he's totally cleaning house for sure.

goodmanonfox    I was told from a source last night that Gene Keady won't be joining Steve Lavin at St. John's.

This is what I heard....Steve is heading down to the final four and has several meetings set....he will be asking permission to talk to two current coaches(book and one I cant name yet). The guy they really want is book and they will offering him a sizable pay increase. He is also deciding the pros/cons of making one of the local guys basketball operations head or something like that. Forget Lamb btw, Charles threw it out their but DL ant coming.

We don't have enough money for Lamb? Or is vagina itchy?

well he doesnt get my support

KOB Who doesn't get your support? You talking about Lavin or Keady? And why wouldn't you support them?If you want this team to win again, I see nothing wrong with this move. Could you explain your non support please.

goodmanonfox    I was told from a source last night that Gene Keady won't be joining Steve Lavin at St. John's.

Here we go again. Goodman says this and Lenn Robbins in todays Post says just the opposite. These guys are all just guessing!!

This is what I heard....Steve is heading down to the final four and has several meetings set....he will be asking permission to talk to two current coaches(book and one I cant name yet). The guy they really want is book and they will offering him a sizable pay increase. He is also deciding the pros/cons of making one of the local guys basketball operations head or something like that. Forget Lamb btw, Charles threw it out their but DL ant coming.

I had a feeling Lavin would be on the fence when it comes to placing one of the local AAU guys on the staff.  Actually, I'm hoping he doesn't give one of those guys a job, as it may cause some dissension within the ranks.

I'd just go with Book (as he already has ties to the local scene), Leitao and either, Grasso, Slice or Jay Williams.

By the way, I never felt confident in getting Lamb.  I just thought we were too far behind in the ballgame on him and Kentucky and Kansas were two teams where the uphill battle would be tough to overcome.

I'm curious about the coach you cannot mention yet.  Hmmmmmmm....  LOL   

Oz wasn't on the coaching staff he was administrative assistant.

One of the papers mentioned Loyola-MD coach Jimmy Patsos as a possible assistant.  I forget which one. 

I was assuming Lav would go down to the Final Four and conduct some business.  I bet he'll run into Norm.

BTW did you see that note (on Twitter) about Dermon Player going up to Lav after the press conference and handing him a resume (http://twitter.com/NYPost_Butler/statuses/11387359472)?  LOL.

This is what I heard....Steve is heading down to the final four and has several meetings set....he will be asking permission to talk to two current coaches(book and one I cant name yet). The guy they really want is book and they will offering him a sizable pay increase. He is also deciding the pros/cons of making one of the local guys basketball operations head or something like that. Forget Lamb btw, Charles threw it out their but DL ant coming.

Is Lamb out of play even if we land Book?

IMO the city is WAY down.  NJ is head and shoulders above it for the 20011 class, starting at the #1 overall player and going straight through the top 150. 

Add Book and that will give you the Gauchos link.  Add Grasso because the kid is sick and Jersey loves him.  Add Jay Williams to help land two of three out of Mack, Myles, and Johnson. 

Adding Hicks or Tiny or another NYC coach could alienate the others.

Jersey should be our recruiting centervfor 2011 and Grasso and Jay Williams could lock it down!!!  What about Fred Hill?

One of the papers mentioned Loyola-MD coach Jimmy Patsos as a possible assistant.  I forget which one. 

I was assuming Lav would go down to the Final Four and conduct some business.  I bet he'll run into Norm.

BTW did you see that note (on Twitter) about Dermon Player going up to Lav after the press conference and handing him a resume (http://twitter.com/NYPost_Butler/statuses/11387359472)?  LOL.

I also believe Lavin will conduct business in Indy over the weekend.

Yes, I did read about Player being at the presser....  Campaigning for a gig, eh?  I hope Lavin pass on him.  We've been down the road with Player already.