Ahmed Hamdy PF

@GoodmanESPN: Houston 6-foot-8 transfer Ahmed Hamdy told ESPN that he plans to visit St. John's in early June. May be eligible to play immediately.

 Throwing a bunch of lines out there.....Let's see who the staff hooks and brings on the boat....and then lets hope said boat isn' the titanic.

Throwing a bunch of lines out there.....Let's see who the staff hooks and brings on the boat....and then lets hope said boat isn' the titanic.

love the post boo.

found this via a quick google. Interesting eligibility battle.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/10048132/aly-ahmed-ahmed-hamdy-ineligible-fault-advice-former-di-assistant-coach

Big time rebounder from reading a few articles on him. This is just like when we had no three point shooters so Lavin went out and got Marco and Hooper, both one dimensional players that couldn't do enough in other facets of the game to be helpful. Hopefully De La Rosa, Thomas and Carter/Hamdy, if they decide to come, have more than just rebounding in their arsenal.

Found this piece from 2011 TOC event.  Ahmed went up against some good players, like Nerlens Noel back then. The full article link is below. Note some familiar names.

"Ahmed Hamdy 6-9 PF (2013) Houston, TX Trent International - Skilled face-up four man can knock down elbow jumper, or drop pass to the post. he has good feet around the hoop, but like most Euro-style players needs to add upper body strength to draw HM interest his skill set  will intrigue. He had 23 points and pulled down an impressive 13 boards versus Tilton showing that potential!"

http://hot100hoops.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4484

@AdamZagoria: Ahmed Hamdy to Visit St. John’s http://t.co/3aYP37w0Wk

When he checks into the game, they can play "Walk Like An Egyptian" at MSG. Maybe the STJ band can learn it?

Looks like he'd be a solid pickup.  Big athletic kid.  Looks like he got screwed and lost a year, so maybe eligible asap.  Would be great.

Orlando Sanchez Part Deux?

@SJUCoachLavin: Closing on 2014 Class. Carbone definitely a top-shelf dining experience. Tasty chow w/ great service. #NYC #SJUBB http://t.co/cFCq3BNjCW

Perhaps he visited with Henderson.

@SJUCoachLavin: Closing on 2014 Class. Carbone definitely a top-shelf dining experience. Tasty chow w/ great service. #NYC #SJUBB http://t.co/cFCq3BNjCW

Perhaps he visited with Henderson.

Their sign sure isn't top shelf!

Jeff Goodman ‏@GoodmanESPN 3m

Houston transfer Ahmed Hamdy -- who visited St. John's last week -- told ESPN he will attend Lee Junior College.