This list is an insult to dangelo. These college hoops "experts" routinely disrespect us. When we land yet another top 100 recruit, it's a surprise to these jerks. Under the radar is fine but a little respect is in order for what lavin has put together. When is the last time you read something about st johns and thought that it might be an exaggeration to the upside?
We won 13 games last year. Respect is earned, not handed out because of hype or a few positive tweets from coach. The accolades will arrive as soon as the wins do.
for the team's pre-season ranking, i agree.
what did dangelo have to do last year to be worthy of consideration, in your opinion? he was arguably the best freshmen in the big east (you could argue he had a better year than moe did) last year and one of the 10-12 best freshmen in the country. it's not like he came out of nowhere - the guy was a consensus top 75 recruit and known by all of the cbs voters. yet somehow anthony collins, who can't make a basket beyond 8 feet, gets more respect. what about ben mclemore - guy is rated higher on this list than he was as an incoming freshmen recruit two years ago and he has not played a minute of college basketball. if hes on there, where is jakarr sampson? same story, higher ranked recruit.
i think i just talked myself out of caring about this anymore. big year for dlo ahead.