What is the biggest need, a shooter or big body?
We don't have a single big man w a minute of experience. Those that think Pointer can help in that regard are ignoring all but 2 or maybe 3 of last years games. That kid has talent, but he doesn't play to his strengths and he's got the maturity of a 5 year old.
Hopefully, some high level coaches will jump to the league soon, and it will start a domino effect. In terms of shooters, definitely, that's a huge need. But not at the expense of every other aspect of the game. Hooper was streaky, and he could hit threes, but if he gives the opposing team back the same points, and then some, he's hurting us more than helping.
Lavin needs to find a shooter that also able to man up and defend. They don't grow on trees, especially in mid April. Thing is, at St.John's no one is a shooter, and no one has been since Mullin. The little success we've had has come from tough d. Let's try to get back there. We don't need anymore dainty players. You can't win with them unless they are incredibly skilled, and guys like Sampson and Hooper weren't.