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“@nybuckets: Our Big East preview content continues today with @HudsonGiles' 10 players with breakout potential: http://www.nycbuckets.com/2013/10/big-east-breakout-candidates-in-2013-14/”

“@AdamZagoria: Marquette Hosts Big Recruiting Weekend http://zagsblog.com/articles/marquette-hosts-big-recruiting-weekend/”

The top-60 recruit in the country chose the Golden Eagles over Missouri and Indiana. Hill, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard from Georgia, is Buzz Williams’ third commitment in the class, joining wings Sandy Cohen and Malek Harris.

A source revealed to Paint Touches in late September that Hill was leaning heavily toward the Golden Eagles after an impressive in-home visit from Buzz Williams and the coaching staff. Hill reportedly wanted to take his official visit to Marquette before cementing his decision, which he did this this weekend during Marquette Madness.

“@PaintTouches: Some PT reposts for you: Ahmed Hill gives an oral commitment to Marquette: http://bit.ly/19GI4eR #mubb”

“@PaintTouches: PM repost: Your official Marquette Madness recap: http://bit.ly/17mBWZm #mubb”

“@DalyDoseOfHoops: The first half of our two-part @BigEastMBB roundtable, where 9 out of 10 schools' media members share their insights: http://dalydoseofhoops.blogspot.com/2013/10/big-east-roundtable-part-i.html”

Vulnerable  guard play imo, especially PG, but tough up front;

@CBTonNBC: 2013-2014 Season Preview: No. 14 Marquette Golden Eagles http://t.co/4OMIYG1AH1

“@CBTonNBC: #POSTERIZED: Jamil Wilson dunks all over Chris Otule at Midnight Madness http://wp.me/p1aWjM-1Zez”

“@jmverlin: 2013-14 Season Preview: Big East Primer http://bit.ly/196GKVJ”

4. St. John’s Red Storm (17-16, 8-10 Big East)
Coach: Steve Lavin – 4th season, 51-47 (.520)
Postseason: NIT Second round (Defeated St. Joe’s, lost to Virginia)
RPI/KenPom: 91/104
Key loss(es): Amir Garrett (5.4 ppg, 4.3 rpg)
Starters returning: 4
Name to know: Orlando Sanchez. Other than JaKarr Sampson, who showed promise but was also prone to inconsistency during his freshman season, the Red Storm did not have any bigs who could generate frontcourt offense. Sanchez sat out last season and only has one year of eligibility remaining, but could be the Johnny needed operate in the middle of the court.

Based on the team’s European trip, Sanchez will likely start, and while his offensive debut was not seamless – Big Apple Buckets’ John Templon calculated the 6’9” Sanchez’s offensive rating as below 100 – his ability to flash to the free throw line, put the ball on the ground and shift opposing defense will help create openings for SJU’s uber-athletic guards and boost what was a very anemic offense a year ago.

The Skinny: This is a crucial year for Steve Lavin. Lavin has succeeded in creating a nation-wide recruiting database for the Queens-based school, distancing the program from the notion SJU only succeeds by recruiting the Big Apple’s best by bringing in top talent from all over, but this team is built – and needs to – succeed this season. It’s unclear if Sampson, D’Angelo Harrison, or Chris Obekpa will be back in 2014-15, and there is arguably no other Big East program with as much returning talent as the Johnnies. The addition of Rysheed Jordan allows Harrison and Jamal Branch to play off the ball, and also presents Lavin with several different lineups options. Jordan has drawn raves for his athleticism and eerily prescient decision making for a freshman, and it will be interesting how he adjusts to the physicality of Big East basketball. Obekpa added an extra element to the team’s match-up zone – his 15.8% block percentage led the nation – but can Obeka decrease his fouls (four per 40 minutes) and also expand his severely limited offensive game? One wrinkle worth observing is what new assistant coach Jim Whitesell brings to the team. A frequent – and tired – knock on Lavin is that while he can recruit, he sorely lacks the Xs and Os acumen to succeed at a high major level, and some perceive Whitesell’s hiring as an attempt to restore balance to SJU’s gameplan (one that was missing when Mike Dunlap left Queens for Charlotte).

“@jmverlin: 2013-14 Season Preview: Big East Primer http://bit.ly/196GKVJ”

4. St. John’s Red Storm (17-16, 8-10 Big East)
Coach: Steve Lavin – 4th season, 51-47 (.520)
Postseason: NIT Second round (Defeated St. Joe’s, lost to Virginia)
RPI/KenPom: 91/104
Key loss(es): Amir Garrett (5.4 ppg, 4.3 rpg)
Starters returning: 4
Name to know: Orlando Sanchez. Other than JaKarr Sampson, who showed promise but was also prone to inconsistency during his freshman season, the Red Storm did not have any bigs who could generate frontcourt offense. Sanchez sat out last season and only has one year of eligibility remaining, but could be the Johnny needed operate in the middle of the court.

Based on the team’s European trip, Sanchez will likely start, and while his offensive debut was not seamless – Big Apple Buckets’ John Templon calculated the 6’9” Sanchez’s offensive rating as below 100 – his ability to flash to the free throw line, put the ball on the ground and shift opposing defense will help create openings for SJU’s uber-athletic guards and boost what was a very anemic offense a year ago.

The Skinny: This is a crucial year for Steve Lavin. Lavin has succeeded in creating a nation-wide recruiting database for the Queens-based school, distancing the program from the notion SJU only succeeds by recruiting the Big Apple’s best by bringing in top talent from all over, but this team is built – and needs to – succeed this season. It’s unclear if Sampson, D’Angelo Harrison, or Chris Obekpa will be back in 2014-15, and there is arguably no other Big East program with as much returning talent as the Johnnies. The addition of Rysheed Jordan allows Harrison and Jamal Branch to play off the ball, and also presents Lavin with several different lineups options. Jordan has drawn raves for his athleticism and eerily prescient decision making for a freshman, and it will be interesting how he adjusts to the physicality of Big East basketball. Obekpa added an extra element to the team’s match-up zone – his 15.8% block percentage led the nation – but can Obeka decrease his fouls (four per 40 minutes) and also expand his severely limited offensive game? One wrinkle worth observing is what new assistant coach Jim Whitesell brings to the team. A frequent – and tired – knock on Lavin is that while he can recruit, he sorely lacks the Xs and Os acumen to succeed at a high major level, and some perceive Whitesell’s hiring as an attempt to restore balance to SJU’s gameplan (one that was missing when Mike Dunlap left Queens for Charlotte).

pretty good synapsis.

anyone else having trouble getting into the holy land of hoops message board? Did it already get taken down?

anyone else having trouble getting into the holy land of hoops message board? Did it already get taken down?

Looks like its working to me:

http://holylandofhoops.com/forum/

Thanks. I was getting error messages for some reason.

Thanks. I was getting error messages for some reason.

No problem. I think the made some changes and changed the url. This is probably the thing that gave you trouble:

http://holylandofhoops.com/viewforum.php?f=1

“@AdamZagoria: New-Look Big East Takes a Beating in First Coaches Poll http://zagsblog.com/big-east/new-look-big-east-takes-a-beating-in-first-coaches-poll/ @SNYtv”

Wow, Juco stud & quite a surprise;

“@MUTribuneSports: Junior college transfer Jameel McKay is transferring from Marquette before having played a game. #mubb”

“@PaintTouches: [New to PT] What does Jameel McKay's surprise transfer mean for Marquette? #mubb http://painttouches.com/2013/10/17/jameel-mckay-announces-his-transfer-from-marquette/”

“@AdamZagoria: New-Look Big East Takes a Beating in First Coaches Poll http://zagsblog.com/big-east/new-look-big-east-takes-a-beating-in-first-coaches-poll/ @SNYtv”

Gotta show everybody on the court.  Our league has plenty to prove on our OOC slate.  For us, it start with Wisconsin, but the league in general getting no respect in the top 25 is silly.   Have to earn those spots now.

Quote from: paultzman on October 17, 2013, 12:31:08 PM

“@AdamZagoria: New-Look Big East Takes a Beating in First Coaches Poll http://zagsblog.com/big-east/new-look-big-east-takes-a-beating-in-first-coaches-poll/ @SNYtv”

Gotta show everybody on the court.  Our league has plenty to prove on our OOC slate.  For us, it start with Wisconsin, but the league in general getting no respect in the top 25 is silly.   Have to earn those spots now.

Good to see Wisconsin in at 21. Should make that 69-58 win look even better.

Quote from: paultzman on October 17, 2013, 12:31:08 PM

“@AdamZagoria: New-Look Big East Takes a Beating in First Coaches Poll http://zagsblog.com/big-east/new-look-big-east-takes-a-beating-in-first-coaches-poll/ @SNYtv”

Gotta show everybody on the court.  Our league has plenty to prove on our OOC slate.  For us, it start with Wisconsin, but the league in general getting no respect in the top 25 is silly.   Have to earn those spots now.

Gotta take it to Wisconsin for the conference.  The conference needs all the top 25 wins it can get.  This first season is everything.

Quote from: MCNPA on October 17, 2013, 03:34:57 PM

Quote from: paultzman on October 17, 2013, 12:31:08 PM

“@AdamZagoria: New-Look Big East Takes a Beating in First Coaches Poll http://zagsblog.com/big-east/new-look-big-east-takes-a-beating-in-first-coaches-poll/ @SNYtv”

Gotta show everybody on the court.  Our league has plenty to prove on our OOC slate.  For us, it start with Wisconsin, but the league in general getting no respect in the top 25 is silly.   Have to earn those spots now.

Gotta take it to Wisconsin for the conference.  The conference needs all the top 25 wins it can get.  This first season is everything.

“@jmverlin: 2013-14 Season Preview: Big East Primer http://bit.ly/196GKVJ”

4. St. John’s Red Storm (17-16, 8-10 Big East)
Coach: Steve Lavin – 4th season, 51-47 (.520)
Postseason: NIT Second round (Defeated St. Joe’s, lost to Virginia)
RPI/KenPom: 91/104
Key loss(es): Amir Garrett (5.4 ppg, 4.3 rpg)
Starters returning: 4
Name to know: Orlando Sanchez. Other than JaKarr Sampson, who showed promise but was also prone to inconsistency during his freshman season, the Red Storm did not have any bigs who could generate frontcourt offense. Sanchez sat out last season and only has one year of eligibility remaining, but could be the Johnny needed operate in the middle of the court.

Based on the team’s European trip, Sanchez will likely start, and while his offensive debut was not seamless – Big Apple Buckets’ John Templon calculated the 6’9” Sanchez’s offensive rating as below 100 – his ability to flash to the free throw line, put the ball on the ground and shift opposing defense will help create openings for SJU’s uber-athletic guards and boost what was a very anemic offense a year ago.

The Skinny: This is a crucial year for Steve Lavin. Lavin has succeeded in creating a nation-wide recruiting database for the Queens-based school, distancing the program from the notion SJU only succeeds by recruiting the Big Apple’s best by bringing in top talent from all over, but this team is built – and needs to – succeed this season. It’s unclear if Sampson, D’Angelo Harrison, or Chris Obekpa will be back in 2014-15, and there is arguably no other Big East program with as much returning talent as the Johnnies. The addition of Rysheed Jordan allows Harrison and Jamal Branch to play off the ball, and also presents Lavin with several different lineups options. Jordan has drawn raves for his athleticism and eerily prescient decision making for a freshman, and it will be interesting how he adjusts to the physicality of Big East basketball. Obekpa added an extra element to the team’s match-up zone – his 15.8% block percentage led the nation – but can Obeka decrease his fouls (four per 40 minutes) and also expand his severely limited offensive game? One wrinkle worth observing is what new assistant coach Jim Whitesell brings to the team. A frequent – and tired – knock on Lavin is that while he can recruit, he sorely lacks the Xs and Os acumen to succeed at a high major level, and some perceive Whitesell’s hiring as an attempt to restore balance to SJU’s gameplan (one that was missing when Mike Dunlap left Queens for Charlotte).

I agree. We didn't run an offense. Hopefully Whitesell fixed that.

“@AdamZagoria: Marial Shayok to Marquette http://zagsblog.com/recruiting/shayok-to-announce-friday/”

Mike Jarvis' world worst in home visit recipient;

“@Brian_Ewart: 2006 Grad Jason Fraser is headed back to Villanova to join the men's basketball staff as Director of Student Athlete Development.”