Rysheed Jordan - PG - Vaux Roberts - Philadelphia, PA - ST. JOHN'S

The thing that makes me worry is the fact that he's throwing a party in Philly...would this really make sense if he weren't going to Temple? Like others have said...many people would not want to go unless he was going to Temple. On the other hand though, and I always think this with hometown kids being recruited by their local school...why wait so long if he was going to pick Temple? If you love Philly so much and want to stay home wouldn't you cut the BS and just announce it right away? We shall see...crossing my fingers...if we land him I have to give Lavin lots of credit because we were the least likely team for a while to land him.

Did J. Lawrence travel to Cincy and have his announcement party there?

Just sit back and relax. Let the kid enjoy his big decision.

Quote from: RedStormyNight on April 10, 2013, 10:43:02 PM

The thing that makes me worry is the fact that he's throwing a party in Philly...would this really make sense if he weren't going to Temple? Like others have said...many people would not want to go unless he was going to Temple. On the other hand though, and I always think this with hometown kids being recruited by their local school...why wait so long if he was going to pick Temple? If you love Philly so much and want to stay home wouldn't you cut the BS and just announce it right away? We shall see...crossing my fingers...if we land him I have to give Lavin lots of credit because we were the least likely team for a while to land him.

Did J. Lawrence travel to Cincy and have his announcement party there?

Just sit back and relax. Let the kid enjoy his big decision.

Does anyone really have to go to Cincinnati, OH to know how awesome it is?

Quote from: stjohnnie75 on April 10, 2013, 11:26:00 PM

Quote from: RedStormyNight on April 10, 2013, 10:43:02 PM

The thing that makes me worry is the fact that he's throwing a party in Philly...would this really make sense if he weren't going to Temple? Like others have said...many people would not want to go unless he was going to Temple. On the other hand though, and I always think this with hometown kids being recruited by their local school...why wait so long if he was going to pick Temple? If you love Philly so much and want to stay home wouldn't you cut the BS and just announce it right away? We shall see...crossing my fingers...if we land him I have to give Lavin lots of credit because we were the least likely team for a while to land him.

Did J. Lawrence travel to Cincy and have his announcement party there?

Just sit back and relax. Let the kid enjoy his big decision.

Does anyone really have to go to Cincinnati, OH to know how awesome it is?

It's even better in person!

The thing that makes me worry is the fact that he's throwing a party in Philly...would this really make sense if he weren't going to Temple? Like others have said...many people would not want to go unless he was going to Temple.

Friends and family don't give a rats ass were he decided to go to school. He's going off to college to play D1 ball. They are happy for him and will celebrate his decision with him.

I heard it's a huge smoke screen and he's committing to LaSalle.

I heard it's a huge smoke screen and he's committing to LaSalle.

Personally been looking forward to Baldi's "It's Iona" post.   

Reggie Rankin ‏@ReggieRankin 1m
BREAKING NEWS: I have spoken with @RysheedJordan he has committed to St. John's It's Official Full Story and Analysis coming @RecruitingESPN

Reggie Rankin ‏@ReggieRankin 1m
BREAKING NEWS: I have spoken with @RysheedJordan he has committed to St. John's It's Official Full Story and Analysis coming @RecruitingESPN

Sweet to see the words official. Now lets hear the words fully qualified.

Well, this is great news.

Nice!

Reggie Rankin ‏@ReggieRankin 1m
BREAKING NEWS: I have spoken with @RysheedJordan he has committed to St. John's It's Official Full Story and Analysis coming @RecruitingESPN

That's not Rysheed's twitter. Not saying he couldn't have talked to via phone or text message, but I'd wait until its really coming out of Sheeds mouth.

“@ECoastBias: BREAKING: per ESPN, dynamic top-100 guard Rysheed Jordan commits to St. John's #stjbb http://sbn.to/10Pusgo”

"Assuming he takes classes this summer (and is academically eligible - St. John's fans know that's not always a given!), Jordan should also be eligible to play on St. John's foreign tour (locations TBA) this summer."

"Barring any more transfers, the Red Storm are at a solid 13 players, a full complement; but there is still time for more roster motion on the squad. The Rumble will be keeping an eye out for any new developments."

ESPN's list of top 100 2013 recruits already lists Rysheed as committed to STJ as of 4/11/2013

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/order/true

Guess the "hat" doesn't matter. Lol Nice job Lavs and Tony!

What does matter, as noted in Rumble in Garden article above, (if correct) is that he completes academic requirements. Btw, one more roster move soon IMO.

Welcome Rysheed! We needed some good news around here

HUGE commit for us.  The kid is a fantastic player.  Fills a huge need which we were struggling with.  Physically dominant lead guard. 

If there is a roster move it better not be D'Lo.   Backcourt could be awesome with those 2. 

Im gone say this only once so listen up and listen well: witout Tony Chiles, we aint even in the game.

That is all.

Chiles deserves much kudos here and overall in general.

Im gone say this only once so listen up and listen well: witout Tony Chiles, we aint even in the game.

That is all.

Lavin was smart to hire Chiles.  Paired with Lavin they're a great recruiting combo.

Agree Choz! I hope Tony is well compensated for his hard work.