Lavin Hard on the Recruiting Trail

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Re: Lavin Hard on the Recruiting Trail
« Reply #160 on: March 10, 2012, 12:59:55 PM »
I really hope coach isn't just blowing hot air. All these statements about a "great" recruiting class...doesn't make sense because we have no one right now. All the top kids in the country for the most part have picked schools. What possible players could Lavin bring in to warrant a "great" recruiting class.

I hope he's right, and there is no reason to doubt him, but it's hard to be optimistic with the choices out there, especially after the poor year we had.

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Re: Lavin Hard on the Recruiting Trail
« Reply #161 on: March 10, 2012, 01:03:47 PM »
I really hope coach isn't just blowing hot air. All these statements about a "great" recruiting class...doesn't make sense becayuse we have no one right now. All the top kids in the country for the most part have picked schools. What possible players could Lavin bring in to warrant a "great" recruiting class.

I hope he's right, and there is no reason to doubt him, but it's hard to be optimistic with the choices out there, especially after the poor year we had.

Go over Lavin's recruiting resume and feel confident IMO. Think we will be quite pleased w solid, if not stellar class.

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Re: Lavin Hard on the Recruiting Trail
« Reply #162 on: March 10, 2012, 02:13:34 PM »
I really hope coach isn't just blowing hot air. All these statements about a "great" recruiting class...doesn't make sense because we have no one right now. All the top kids in the country for the most part have picked schools. What possible players could Lavin bring in to warrant a "great" recruiting class.

I hope he's right, and there is no reason to doubt him, but it's hard to be optimistic with the choices out there, especially after the poor year we had.

Re: Lavin Hard on the Recruiting Trail
« Reply #163 on: March 10, 2012, 03:16:34 PM »
Lavin gets Sampson,Obekpa, Morris- thats a great class and exactly what we need. Add a de-committ, and we are stacked

Re: Lavin Hard on the Recruiting Trail
« Reply #164 on: March 10, 2012, 03:17:46 PM »
Branch also counts in the class. And they really need a true point to run the offense.

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Re: Lavin Hard on the Recruiting Trail
« Reply #165 on: March 10, 2012, 03:20:21 PM »
Man, how fast we forget.  Coach took this team to the dance last year with  ONE kid who'd been a top 100 recruit - but an 12 man roster of 100-200 ranked kids.   Next years team will have 5 and possibly 7 top 100 kids.

Some posters seem to be lamenting our recruits aren't going to be HIGH enuf on the top 100 lists  :)

There was one post crying there's not enuf talent out there to get a top 25 class.   C'mon.  We could land 3 top 50 recruits (counting Branch).   Do the math and figure out how there could POSSIBLY be 25 better classes if that happens....

Sorry to be so strident.  Made the mistake of visting my UCLA boards before coming here.  Got a severe pain between my ears...

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Re: Lavin Hard on the Recruiting Trail
« Reply #166 on: March 10, 2012, 03:34:11 PM »
I really hope coach isn't just blowing hot air. All these statements about a "great" recruiting class...doesn't make sense because we have no one right now. All the top kids in the country for the most part have picked schools. What possible players could Lavin bring in to warrant a "great" recruiting class.

I hope he's right, and there is no reason to doubt him, but it's hard to be optimistic with the choices out there, especially after the poor year we had.
Ive been thinking the same thing the last few weeks. But Lavins tweets are getting more positive everyday. I feel when all is said and done, he will get the job done.

Re: Lavin Hard on the Recruiting Trail
« Reply #167 on: March 10, 2012, 04:59:44 PM »
Man, how fast we forget.  Coach took this team to the dance last year with  ONE kid who'd been a top 100 recruit - but an 12 man roster of 100-200 ranked kids.   Next years team will have 5 and possibly 7 top 100 kids.

Some posters seem to be lamenting our recruits aren't going to be HIGH enuf on the top 100 lists  :)

There was one post crying there's not enuf talent out there to get a top 25 class.   C'mon.  We could land 3 top 50 recruits (counting Branch).   Do the math and figure out how there could POSSIBLY be 25 better classes if that happens....

Sorry to be so strident.  Made the mistake of visting my UCLA boards before coming here.  Got a severe pain between my ears...

Not even I dont think we had one top 100 recruit on that team

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Re: Lavin Hard on the Recruiting Trail
« Reply #168 on: March 10, 2012, 05:26:57 PM »
be patient, we have another month to go to find out, in Lavin we Trust

Re: Lavin Hard on the Recruiting Trail
« Reply #169 on: March 10, 2012, 05:40:59 PM »
Man, how fast we forget.  Coach took this team to the dance last year with  ONE kid who'd been a top 100 recruit - but an 12 man roster of 100-200 ranked kids.   Next years team will have 5 and possibly 7 top 100 kids.

Some posters seem to be lamenting our recruits aren't going to be HIGH enuf on the top 100 lists  :)

There was one post crying there's not enuf talent out there to get a top 25 class.   C'mon.  We could land 3 top 50 recruits (counting Branch).   Do the math and figure out how there could POSSIBLY be 25 better classes if that happens....

Sorry to be so strident.  Made the mistake of visting my UCLA boards before coming here.  Got a severe pain between my ears...

Not even I dont think we had one top 100 recruit on that team


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Re: Lavin Hard on the Recruiting Trail
« Reply #170 on: March 10, 2012, 06:39:43 PM »
Lavin gets Sampson,Obekpa, Morris- thats a great class and exactly what we need. Add a de-committ, and we are stacked

Agree..  Fwiw, gut tells me that's not soo different than what we'll land.  It would make our core twice as good, an scary for opposing teams next year.

Re: Lavin Hard on the Recruiting Trail
« Reply #171 on: March 10, 2012, 10:43:44 PM »
Steve Lavin’s bold bid to return quickly from prostate cancer surgery last November didn’t work out. The St. John’s coach was on the sidelines for four games before realizing he’d set his recovery back. He stopped coaching games, but after some recuperation, took up the sizeable task of landing a strong recruiting class to join the talented group of Red Storm newcomers.



Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/steve-lavin-working-build-st-john-top-25-program-red-storm-13-19-season-article-1.1036839#ixzz1omBz8OiD
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Re: Lavin Hard on the Recruiting Trail
« Reply #172 on: March 11, 2012, 11:23:38 AM »
Man, how fast we forget.  Coach took this team to the dance last year with  ONE kid who'd been a top 100 recruit - but an 12 man roster of 100-200 ranked kids.   Next years team will have 5 and possibly 7 top 100 kids.

Some posters seem to be lamenting our recruits aren't going to be HIGH enuf on the top 100 lists  :)

There was one post crying there's not enuf talent out there to get a top 25 class.   C'mon.  We could land 3 top 50 recruits (counting Branch).   Do the math and figure out how there could POSSIBLY be 25 better classes if that happens....

Sorry to be so strident.  Made the mistake of visting my UCLA boards before coming here.  Got a severe pain between my ears...

Not even I dont think we had one top 100 recruit on that team


JB

I think Kennedy was also top 100. I remember seeing him somewhere as a 4 star recruit.

Re: Lavin Hard on the Recruiting Trail
« Reply #173 on: March 11, 2012, 12:52:50 PM »
Who is Lena D.?

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Re: Lavin Hard on the Recruiting Trail
« Reply #174 on: March 11, 2012, 01:15:00 PM »
Man, how fast we forget.  Coach took this team to the dance last year with  ONE kid who'd been a top 100 recruit - but an 12 man roster of 100-200 ranked kids.   Next years team will have 5 and possibly 7 top 100 kids.

Some posters seem to be lamenting our recruits aren't going to be HIGH enuf on the top 100 lists  :)

There was one post crying there's not enuf talent out there to get a top 25 class.   C'mon.  We could land 3 top 50 recruits (counting Branch).   Do the math and figure out how there could POSSIBLY be 25 better classes if that happens....

Sorry to be so strident.  Made the mistake of visting my UCLA boards before coming here.  Got a severe pain between my ears...

Not even I dont think we had one top 100 recruit on that team

Justin Burrell was ranked #79 in the 2007 RSCI rankings.   Rivals and Hoopmasters both had him top 50.

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Re: Lavin Hard on the Recruiting Trail
« Reply #175 on: March 11, 2012, 01:22:45 PM »
Branch also counts in the class. And they really need a true point to run the offense.

Yes.  I heard that Branch was KILLING it in practice.  Dunlap says he's a "natural" at the pick and roll and his presence helped both Phil and 3'Lo improve.  Let's not forget Branch will come to us with a full season of college experience--with two programs.  He's also already played in the Garden.  He'll be much more experienced than a typical recruit.  He's also has the rep of the best defensive PG in the 2011 class. That should be real fun to watch with Greene, Pointer, and Garrett when Dunlap has the depth to really let the horses run and defend every inch of the court for every minute of the game.

This team needed a true point and they got it.  No more single-digit assist games for STJ next year. 

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Re: Lavin Hard on the Recruiting Trail
« Reply #176 on: March 11, 2012, 01:24:48 PM »
Lavin gets Sampson,Obekpa, Morris- thats a great class and exactly what we need. Add a de-committ, and we are stacked

The last part has been in the works for some time I believe. 

Re: Lavin Hard on the Recruiting Trail
« Reply #177 on: March 11, 2012, 01:57:31 PM »
Branch also counts in the class. And they really need a true point to run the offense.

Yes.  I heard that Branch was KILLING it in practice.  Dunlap says he's a "natural" at the pick and roll and his presence helped both Phil and 3'Lo improve.  Let's not forget Branch will come to us with a full season of college experience--with two programs.  He's also already played in the Garden.  He'll be much more experienced than a typical recruit.  He's also has the rep of the best defensive PG in the 2011 class. That should be real fun to watch with Greene, Pointer, and Garrett when Dunlap has the depth to really let the horses run and defend every inch of the court for every minute of the game.

This team needed a true point and they got it.  No more single-digit assist games for STJ next year.
When Dunlap has the depth? Thought Lavin will be our coach next year.

Re: Lavin Hard on the Recruiting Trail
« Reply #178 on: March 11, 2012, 02:02:06 PM »
Lavin gets Sampson,Obekpa, Morris- thats a great class and exactly what we need. Add a de-committ, and we are stacked

The last part has been in the works for some time I believe. 

Who ya thinkin?

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Re: Lavin Hard on the Recruiting Trail
« Reply #179 on: March 11, 2012, 02:33:33 PM »
Branch also counts in the class. And they really need a true point to run the offense.

Yes.  I heard that Branch was KILLING it in practice.  Dunlap says he's a "natural" at the pick and roll and his presence helped both Phil and 3'Lo improve.  Let's not forget Branch will come to us with a full season of college experience--with two programs.  He's also already played in the Garden.  He'll be much more experienced than a typical recruit.  He's also has the rep of the best defensive PG in the 2011 class. That should be real fun to watch with Greene, Pointer, and Garrett when Dunlap has the depth to really let the horses run and defend every inch of the court for every minute of the game.

This team needed a true point and they got it.  No more single-digit assist games for STJ next year.
When Dunlap has the depth? Thought Lavin will be our coach next year.

Dunlap runs the defense.