Thanks Coach Lavin, good luck

http://www.redstormsports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/052014aaa.html

BTIG is a great place, I worked for the guy Coach Lavin is pictured with 8 years..   best on Wall Street..!!

Lavin is really good at getting into the cool guy grips, all be has to do is win and things will be good.

I don't know if this was posted elsewhere, but ESPN has an insider article with a list of coaches on the proverbial Hot Seat..
(by Jeff Goodman fwiw)

Coaches who need to make a run

Steve Lavin, St. John’s Red Storm
He led the Red Storm to the NCAA tournament in his first season, primarily with Norm Roberts’ players, and there was so much optimism. Lavin then dealt with health issues but has bounced back well and done a terrific job recruiting. However, there have been two consecutive NIT appearances with a roster that many felt should have been a lock to go to the NCAAs. Lavin has only two years left on his six-year deal and could be out if this season's team underachieves.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/jeff-goodman/post?id=3644

I concur, he should start feeling the heat now.

@NYPost_Brazille: Steve Lavin has talked a lot about putting together a big 2015 class. He's positioned himself nicely here. #sjubb

Here's a fun hypothetical.

Let's say we land Briscoe and Diallo, but fail to make NCAA. Does Lavin get another year?

yup

Ummm yes.

Let's hope we get the two kids first - which would amount to one of the best recruiting classes we've ever had -- and figure it out from there LOL.

Others here would know better, but I get the sense it's Briscoe and Mitchel/Sampson that are the clear priorities now.
I'm not sure how realistic dialo is anymore.   Still hanging around, but I haven't heard anyone say they like our odds.

Others here would know better, but I get the sense it's Briscoe and Mitchel/Sampson that are the clear priorities now.
I'm not sure how realistic dialo is anymore.   Still hanging around, but I haven't heard anyone say they like our odds.

I don't think Diallo is a Kentucky player. Im not sure where he will go, but if it isnt Kentucky, i don't hate our chances.

Roster has two Africans that may give him a feeling of belonging. Didn't both of those guy attend same high school that he did.

Roster has two Africans that may give him a feeling of belonging. Didn't both of those guy attend same high school that he did.

Yes, supposedly Felix and him are real tight. 

If Lavin gets Briscoe and Diallo he 100% stays even if he goes winless in the BE this season!

And this rumor is back...

??

I don't even think a sweet 16 run save his job this time

Even with top class? Repole seen enough?

Even with top class? Repole seen enough?

Top class? He already had that and couldn't do anything with it. Maybe they think it's time to cut their losses  and that huge staff that doesn't produce. 

Fwiw, I did see Monasch watching the 1st half of the Iona game. But his arse has to go too