Christopher Obekpa - PF - Our Savior New American - Centereach, NY - ST. JOHN'S

You know, it's great that he can do this and that, but what good is it if St. John's does sign any of these recruits?

The problem right now is that we're short 3 or 4 players and we're not signing anybody (or) it doesn't appear that we lead for any top recruits for our 2012 class/next years recruiting class.

We lost Pele, Gathers, Sampson, Linsey, Woods etc. and replaced them so far with a traansfer from Texas A & M.  True or not true?

You know I hate to say this, "but talk gets cheap after awhile".  We OBVIOUSLY need to start signing some players and Steve Lavin needs to get healthy and back on the sideline again ASAP where he's more visible to recruits.

We're looking another long brutal season on the BB-court of finishing with a below .500 team record overall.  Not good guys...

ESPN released their new 2012 rankings. Obekpa with the huge 40 spot jump to #49.  In other STJ recruiting news, Gathers appears at #34 and Winston Shepard at #52.

http://espn.go.com/college-sports//basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/view/espnu100/sort/rank/class/2012
 

He aint going to Depaul and if anybody says they know where hes headed their lying

He aint going to Depaul and if anybody says they know where hes headed their lying

You know, it's great that all of these SJU prospective recruits can do this and that, but what good is it if St. John's doesn't sign any of these same recruits?

The problem right now is that we're short 3 or 4 players and we're not signing anybody (or) it doesn't appear that we lead for any top recruits for our 2012 class/next years recruiting class.

We lost Pele, Gathers, Sampson, Linsey, Woods etc. and replaced them so far with a transfer from Texas A & M.  True or not true?

You know I hate to say this, "but talk gets cheap after awhile".  We OBVIOUSLY need to start signing some players and Steve Lavin needs to get healthy and back on the sideline again ASAP where he's more visible to recruits.

We're looking at another long brutal season on the BB-court finishing with a below .500 team record overall.  Not good guys...

Been a while since you posted '79.  What kind of class do you think Coach Lavin is going to reel in for 2012?  Any predictions?

- Tough to get a handle. Stating the obvious but Lav's situation isn't helping. I know Gathers really WANTS to come.  He's right there with Jakarr and Chris is a wild card.  He is also reaching out to a few others and trying to  get in late with some players not previously mentioned. I know none of this really helps but if I find out anything more concrete or new developments Ill keep posting what I know. Lastly dont worry about MO going to the Association, hes coming back.

Quote from: SJU79 on January 30, 2012, 09:57:22 AM

Been a while since you posted '79.  What kind of class do you think Coach Lavin is going to reel in for 2012?  Any predictions?

- Tough to get a handle. Stating the obvious but Lav's situation isn't helping. I know Gathers really WANTS to come.  He's right there with Jakarr and Chris is a wild card.  He is also reaching out to a few others and trying to  get in late with some players not previously mentioned. I know none of this really helps but if I find out anything more concrete or new developments Ill keep posting what I know. Lastly dont worry about MO going to the Association, hes coming back.

Any idea what's holding Jakarr up from re-committing? 

Quote from: SJU79 on January 30, 2012, 09:57:22 AM

Been a while since you posted '79.  What kind of class do you think Coach Lavin is going to reel in for 2012?  Any predictions?

- Tough to get a handle. Stating the obvious but Lav's situation isn't helping. I know Gathers really WANTS to come.  He's right there with Jakarr and Chris is a wild card.  He is also reaching out to a few others and trying to  get in late with some players not previously mentioned. I know none of this really helps but if I find out anything more concrete or new developments Ill keep posting what I know. Lastly dont worry about MO going to the Association, hes coming back.

Any idea what's holding Jakarr up from re-committing? 

Quote from: SJU79 on January 30, 2012, 09:57:22 AM

Been a while since you posted '79.  What kind of class do you think Coach Lavin is going to reel in for 2012?  Any predictions?

- Tough to get a handle. Stating the obvious but Lav's situation isn't helping. I know Gathers really WANTS to come.  He's right there with Jakarr and Chris is a wild card.  He is also reaching out to a few others and trying to  get in late with some players not previously mentioned. I know none of this really helps but if I find out anything more concrete or new developments Ill keep posting what I know. Lastly dont worry about MO going to the Association, hes coming back.

Any idea what's holding Jakarr up from re-committing? 

Quote from: MCNPA on January 30, 2012, 10:08:49 AM

Quote from: SJU79 on January 30, 2012, 09:57:22 AM

Been a while since you posted '79.  What kind of class do you think Coach Lavin is going to reel in for 2012?  Any predictions?

- Tough to get a handle. Stating the obvious but Lav's situation isn't helping. I know Gathers really WANTS to come.  He's right there with Jakarr and Chris is a wild card.  He is also reaching out to a few others and trying to  get in late with some players not previously mentioned. I know none of this really helps but if I find out anything more concrete or new developments Ill keep posting what I know. Lastly dont worry about MO going to the Association, hes coming back.

Any idea what's holding Jakarr up from re-committing? 

Quote from: MCNPA on January 30, 2012, 10:08:49 AM

Quote from: SJU79 on January 30, 2012, 09:57:22 AM

Been a while since you posted '79.  What kind of class do you think Coach Lavin is going to reel in for 2012?  Any predictions?

- Tough to get a handle. Stating the obvious but Lav's situation isn't helping. I know Gathers really WANTS to come.  He's right there with Jakarr and Chris is a wild card.  He is also reaching out to a few others and trying to  get in late with some players not previously mentioned. I know none of this really helps but if I find out anything more concrete or new developments Ill keep posting what I know. Lastly dont worry about MO going to the Association, hes coming back.
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Any idea what's holding Jakarr up from re-committing? 

Quote from: MCNPA on January 30, 2012, 10:08:49 AM

Quote from: SJU79 on January 30, 2012, 09:57:22 AM

Been a while since you posted '79.  What kind of class do you think Coach Lavin is going to reel in for 2012?  Any predictions?

- Tough to get a handle. Stating the obvious but Lav's situation isn't helping. I know Gathers really WANTS to come.  He's right there with Jakarr and Chris is a wild card.  He is also reaching out to a few others and trying to  get in late with some players not previously mentioned. I know none of this really helps but if I find out anything more concrete or new developments Ill keep posting what I know. Lastly dont worry about MO going to the Association, hes coming back.

Any idea what's holding Jakarr up from re-committing? 

What would be your guess?

My guess would be the Brewster coach or Lavin's health.  The problem is that IMO if Lavin hasn't proven to Gathers and Jakarr by now, then he better get back on the court soon because it isn't going to happen. 

Quote from: Marco Baldi on January 30, 2012, 10:14:56 AM

Quote from: MCNPA on January 30, 2012, 10:08:49 AM

Quote from: SJU79 on January 30, 2012, 09:57:22 AM

Been a while since you posted '79.  What kind of class do you think Coach Lavin is going to reel in for 2012?  Any predictions?

- Tough to get a handle. Stating the obvious but Lav's situation isn't helping. I know Gathers really WANTS to come.  He's right there with Jakarr and Chris is a wild card.  He is also reaching out to a few others and trying to  get in late with some players not previously mentioned. I know none of this really helps but if I find out anything more concrete or new developments Ill keep posting what I know. Lastly dont worry about MO going to the Association, hes coming back.

Any idea what's holding Jakarr up from re-committing? 

Quote from: MCNPA on January 30, 2012, 10:08:49 AM

Quote from: SJU79 on January 30, 2012, 09:57:22 AM

Been a while since you posted '79.  What kind of class do you think Coach Lavin is going to reel in for 2012?  Any predictions?

- Tough to get a handle. Stating the obvious but Lav's situation isn't helping. I know Gathers really WANTS to come.  He's right there with Jakarr and Chris is a wild card.  He is also reaching out to a few others and trying to  get in late with some players not previously mentioned. I know none of this really helps but if I find out anything more concrete or new developments Ill keep posting what I know. Lastly dont worry about MO going to the Association, hes coming back.
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Any idea what's holding Jakarr up from re-committing? 

Quote from: MCNPA on January 30, 2012, 10:08:49 AM

Quote from: SJU79 on January 30, 2012, 09:57:22 AM

Been a while since you posted '79.  What kind of class do you think Coach Lavin is going to reel in for 2012?  Any predictions?

- Tough to get a handle. Stating the obvious but Lav's situation isn't helping. I know Gathers really WANTS to come.  He's right there with Jakarr and Chris is a wild card.  He is also reaching out to a few others and trying to  get in late with some players not previously mentioned. I know none of this really helps but if I find out anything more concrete or new developments Ill keep posting what I know. Lastly dont worry about MO going to the Association, hes coming back.

Any idea what's holding Jakarr up from re-committing? 

What would be your guess?

My guess would be the Brewster coach or Lavin's health.  The problem is that IMO if Lavin hasn't proven to Gathers and Jakarr by now, then he better get back on the court soon because it isn't going to happen.

Quote from: MCNPA on January 30, 2012, 10:18:14 AM

Quote from: Marco Baldi on January 30, 2012, 10:14:56 AM

Quote from: MCNPA on January 30, 2012, 10:08:49 AM

Quote from: SJU79 on January 30, 2012, 09:57:22 AM

Been a while since you posted '79.  What kind of class do you think Coach Lavin is going to reel in for 2012?  Any predictions?

- Tough to get a handle. Stating the obvious but Lav's situation isn't helping. I know Gathers really WANTS to come.  He's right there with Jakarr and Chris is a wild card.  He is also reaching out to a few others and trying to  get in late with some players not previously mentioned. I know none of this really helps but if I find out anything more concrete or new developments Ill keep posting what I know. Lastly dont worry about MO going to the Association, hes coming back.

Any idea what's holding Jakarr up from re-committing? 

Quote from: MCNPA on January 30, 2012, 10:08:49 AM

Quote from: SJU79 on January 30, 2012, 09:57:22 AM

Been a while since you posted '79.  What kind of class do you think Coach Lavin is going to reel in for 2012?  Any predictions?

- Tough to get a handle. Stating the obvious but Lav's situation isn't helping. I know Gathers really WANTS to come.  He's right there with Jakarr and Chris is a wild card.  He is also reaching out to a few others and trying to  get in late with some players not previously mentioned. I know none of this really helps but if I find out anything more concrete or new developments Ill keep posting what I know. Lastly dont worry about MO going to the Association, hes coming back.
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Any idea what's holding Jakarr up from re-committing? 

Quote from: MCNPA on January 30, 2012, 10:08:49 AM

Quote from: SJU79 on January 30, 2012, 09:57:22 AM

Been a while since you posted '79.  What kind of class do you think Coach Lavin is going to reel in for 2012?  Any predictions?

- Tough to get a handle. Stating the obvious but Lav's situation isn't helping. I know Gathers really WANTS to come.  He's right there with Jakarr and Chris is a wild card.  He is also reaching out to a few others and trying to  get in late with some players not previously mentioned. I know none of this really helps but if I find out anything more concrete or new developments Ill keep posting what I know. Lastly dont worry about MO going to the Association, hes coming back.

Any idea what's holding Jakarr up from re-committing? 

What would be your guess?

My guess would be the Brewster coach or Lavin's health.  The problem is that IMO if Lavin hasn't proven to Gathers and Jakarr by now, then he better get back on the court soon because it isn't going to happen.

I hope it's about Coach.  He's dispelled the idea/rumor/speculation by some that he won't be back at all, just a matter of recruits believing he'll be front and center next season.  We believe he will be on the floor, but the late appearance I hoped for this season (with even a restrained version of coach on the floor - lol - easier said than done) would clear any doubts up.



I've worried (N.B. - w/ admitted blind speculation) that J Smith will try to steer JS towards the JHawks, being that T Robinson will be a lottery pick.  I still think a better fit is with his guys here, and see this to fruition 2-3 years from now, but at least we know if JaKarr comes here, he's going to be totally committed to getting it done.  We all can smell this huge opportunity to immediately elevate with JaKarr, Rico + hopefully 1 other to complement Jamal, so I patiently await good news.  But nothing's guaranteed in life, so I'm going to be feeling great if the guys come our way to continue the upswing.

Slightly OT but related, Nerlens Noel reclassified to the 2012 class today.  Obekpa has trams like Uconn, providence and others pursuing.  Wondering if it could at least marginally help us with Obekpa.  Really need to land this kid.  He's the next best shot blocker to Noel. 

Quote from: MCNPA on February 01, 2012, 11:26:55 PM

Slightly OT but related, Nerlens Noel reclassified to the 2012 class today.  Obekpa has trams like Uconn, providence and others pursuing.  Wondering if it could at least marginally help us with Obekpa.  Really need to land this kid.  He's the next best shot blocker to Noel. 

Noel I think is between Cuse and Kentucky.  Might help us keeping Gathers away from Kentucky if anything.