It’s been a long 4 years for most of the seniors – 5 for Rob Thomas – and the seniors have seen their share of losses, blowouts, with few moments of glory. This year, aided by junior college transfers Dwight Hardy and Justin Brownlee, those seniors have gotten a taste of the big time.
They deserve a hearty round of applause.
Applause for D.J. Kennedy and Paris Horne, who worked hard to provide scoring and gritty defense for the Johnnies.
Cheers for Sean Evans and Justin Burrell, brought in to be part of an imposing and athletic front line.
Hosannas for Dwight Hardy and Justin Brownlee, who came from junior colleges to be a part of a Red Storm surge.
Props to Dele Coker and Rob Thomas, who may not have become the basketball stars they thought they might.
Hearty praise for Kevin Clark, the walk-on who worked hard to be part of basketball for four more years.
And an ovation for Malik Boothe, the undersized tough guy from southeast Queens, who truly represents the Red Storm seniors’ dogged determination.
It’s been 4 long years, and here’s something the team can hang their hat on – this year’s 19-10 record makes the seniors .500 in their career as a class.
The senior night game does have an opponent, South Florida. At first – and second – glance, the Bulls look like the perfect Senior Night patsy. They are far, far worse than the Seton Hall Pirates. They are one of the few teams St. John’s destroyed in a game last year -and on the road, to boot. At 9-2, South Florida feels the loss of star guard Dominique Jones, who went to the NBA.
This final game is a chance for the team to end its season on a high note and for the seniors to feel the love of an adoring crowd. Will St. John’s seniors win one last time in Carnesecca, or will they end their regular season on a sour note?
Read more.There's also a photo of each player on the CBTS preview.
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