National Prep Showcase

Does anyone know who attended this event from our staff.?

I spoke with 2 assistants this weekend, who were there, and they both told me they didn't see a any St. John's representation at the event.

If this is true, it's awful and even worse, its just being lazy.

Does anyone know who attended this event from our staff.?

I spoke with 2 assistants this weekend, who were there, and they both told me they didn't see a any St. John's representation at the event.

If this is true, it's awful and even worse, its just being lazy.

I asked in the Travis Atson thread and didnt get a clear answer.  But I think we all know.

No one was there. The event was not well attended by college coaches as a whole.

No one was there. The event was not well attended by college coaches as a whole.

Lots of teams played this weekend.  Many in exotic locations.
Well one team I know didnt.

Quote from: Dave on November 24, 2014, 11:29:10 AM

No one was there. The event was not well attended by college coaches as a whole.

Lots of teams played this weekend.  Many in exotic locations.
Well one team I know didnt.

You are overrating the importance of this significantly.

Quote from: Moose on November 24, 2014, 11:35:59 AM

Quote from: Dave on November 24, 2014, 11:29:10 AM

No one was there. The event was not well attended by college coaches as a whole.

Lots of teams played this weekend.  Many in exotic locations.
Well one team I know didnt.

You are overrating the importance of this significantly.

Maybe the event, yes.  But the lack of attendance continues a troubling pattern.  Would it have been that hard to send one of our assistants up north for a couple of hours?

Quote from: Moose on November 24, 2014, 11:35:59 AM

Quote from: Dave on November 24, 2014, 11:29:10 AM

No one was there. The event was not well attended by college coaches as a whole.

Lots of teams played this weekend.  Many in exotic locations.
Well one team I know didnt.

You are overrating the importance of this significantly.

Its the not importance to a single recruit but having a presence out their waving the St. John's flag.

Quote from: Moose on November 24, 2014, 11:35:59 AM

Quote from: Dave on November 24, 2014, 11:29:10 AM

No one was there. The event was not well attended by college coaches as a whole.

Lots of teams played this weekend.  Many in exotic locations.
Well one team I know didnt.

You are overrating the importance of this significantly.

Am I?  The event was an hour from SJU.  Featuring the best prep schools in the nation, no?  Not saying they should have been in Oklahoma or Kansas at some obscure tournament.  If only we were losing 6 maybe more guys.  Oh wait.................

It really doesnt matter because it par for the course.

Quote from: Dave on November 24, 2014, 11:38:42 AM

Quote from: Moose on November 24, 2014, 11:35:59 AM

Quote from: Dave on November 24, 2014, 11:29:10 AM

No one was there. The event was not well attended by college coaches as a whole.

Lots of teams played this weekend.  Many in exotic locations.
Well one team I know didnt.

You are overrating the importance of this significantly.

Am I?  The event was an hour from SJU.  Featuring the best prep schools in the nation, no?  Not saying they should have been in Oklahoma or Kansas at some obscure tournament.  If only we were losing 6 maybe more guys.  Oh wait.................

It really doesnt matter because it par for the course.

+1

Quote from: Dave on November 24, 2014, 11:38:42 AM

Quote from: Moose on November 24, 2014, 11:35:59 AM

Quote from: Dave on November 24, 2014, 11:29:10 AM

No one was there. The event was not well attended by college coaches as a whole.

Lots of teams played this weekend.  Many in exotic locations.
Well one team I know didnt.

You are overrating the importance of this significantly.

Am I?  The event was an hour from SJU.  Featuring the best prep schools in the nation, no?  Not saying they should have been in Oklahoma or Kansas at some obscure tournament.  If only we were losing 6 maybe more guys.  Oh wait.................

It really doesnt matter because it par for the course.

If they needed to be at that event to evaluate 5th year talent then they would seriously be in trouble. There isn't a guy there that this staff or other staffs aren't familiar with now. Also most of the top talent there is already committed.

Event attendance does not impact recruiting.

Quote from: Moose on November 24, 2014, 12:24:33 PM

Quote from: Dave on November 24, 2014, 11:38:42 AM

Quote from: Moose on November 24, 2014, 11:35:59 AM

Quote from: Dave on November 24, 2014, 11:29:10 AM

No one was there. The event was not well attended by college coaches as a whole.

Lots of teams played this weekend.  Many in exotic locations.
Well one team I know didnt.

You are overrating the importance of this significantly.

Am I?  The event was an hour from SJU.  Featuring the best prep schools in the nation, no?  Not saying they should have been in Oklahoma or Kansas at some obscure tournament.  If only we were losing 6 maybe more guys.  Oh wait.................

It really doesnt matter because it par for the course.

Event attendance does not impact recruiting.

I think that is a bit naive

You can not learn to run faster or jump higher,but you can learn to play basketball Now, if your primary concern is athletic ability yes you have a book on the kid. It would appear the SJU is more concern with athletic ability rather then basketball ability

You can not learn to run faster or jump higher,but you can learn to play basketball Now, if your primary concern is athletic ability yes you have a book on the kid. It would appear the SJU is more concern with athletic ability rather then basketball ability

Actually, you can learn to run faster and jump higher to some extent...it's technique, and ... the bball shoes episode   

Quote from: 96 Schermerhorn Street on November 24, 2014, 02:22:31 PM

You can not learn to run faster or jump higher,but you can learn to play basketball Now, if your primary concern is athletic ability yes you have a book on the kid. It would appear the SJU is more concern with athletic ability rather then basketball ability

Actually, you can learn to run faster and jump higher to some extent...it's technique, and ... the bball shoes episode   

Really were you one of those who purchase the weights?

Quote from: bball purist on November 24, 2014, 02:27:35 PM

Quote from: 96 Schermerhorn Street on November 24, 2014, 02:22:31 PM

You can not learn to run faster or jump higher,but you can learn to play basketball Now, if your primary concern is athletic ability yes you have a book on the kid. It would appear the SJU is more concern with athletic ability rather then basketball ability

Actually, you can learn to run faster and jump higher to some extent...it's technique, and ... the bball shoes episode   

Really were you one of those who purchase the weights?

gotta be the shoes - remember the jumping training shoes Kramer wore? Of course, some gains can be made in running and jumping, but it's minimal for what you were referring to - I was kidding of course

Does anyone know who attended this event from our staff.?

I spoke with 2 assistants this weekend, who were there, and they both told me they didn't see a any St. John's representation at the event.

If this is true, it's awful and even worse, its just being lazy.

See, and people wonder why I'm done with this character and his staff. Losing half the team after this year, so you'd expect that you would work tirerlessly and show your face at these events.  Oh nah not these guys, they couldn't waste their time.
They absolutely make my insides burn.

I understand if u don't like the way these guys coach , but they get highly ranked players.

I understand if u don't like the way these guys coach , but they get highly ranked players.

I think 85% of the Top 100 players have picked a school for next year.  Yes we are still finalists for two big fish in DIallo and Sampson.  But we have 5 likely 6, maybe 7 spots to fill.  If one of our highly ranked underclassmen decides to head out early after the year how many highly ranked recruits you allude to will be left exactly?

I understand if u don't like the way these guys coach , but they get highly ranked players.

Who did they get for this year? Adonis (3star I believe), and one 3 star so far for next year.
high ranking recruit atleast to me are 4 and 5 stars.  If CO and RJ also leave next year, the best we'll have on the team next year are 3star kids.

Won't blame the coach for 2 players leaving early for D- league. Makes no sense to me . Would rather have a 3 star Paris horne then a 4 star Sampson . Also our league is filled with 3 star recuits . Can't wait for Wednesday. If we lose I will hate Lavin as much as anyone. Staff had a long time to prepare. Team better be ready to play.