Becoming The Norm
A cluster of cliches have become the Norm for St. John’s coach Norm Roberts. Roberts’ claim that he chose the “path” this team is on, and that it was his decision to recruit a rack of freshman two years ago… Continue Reading
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SJU/SHU Recruits On Display at SJU Elite Camp
While the rivalry is no where near the same plane as Calhoun/Calipari, St. John’s coach Norm Roberts and Seton Hall coach Bobby Gonzalez are traditionally engaged in a battle. I’m talking beyond the two times a year the teams meet… Continue Reading
Stephenson Headed To Bearcat Country, We Think
Several weeks ago, a friend brought to my attention some growing hearsay. Through the grapevine, he received word that the coaching staff at Cincinatti reached out to Lincoln High School phenom Lance Stephenson. Stephenson, a Brooklyn boy pursued by a… Continue Reading
Kickin’ It With Malik Stith
Malik Stith just got off the phone with Norm Roberts. Coach Roberts asked his Class of 2009 recruit to fill him in on how the first day of classes went, as well as how the first team workout played out.… Continue Reading
Please Lance, Go To SJU (I know it’s not going to happen but I can still dream)
Basketball is our city’s game. So how come, for the better of a decade, there’s been a search warrant out for top-profile players at St. John’s University? How come SJU needs a GPS system to visit top-flight recruits when they… Continue Reading
Born Ready Rules Out St. John’s
St. John’s, once rumored to be the front-runner for the services of high school superstar Lance “Born Ready” Stephenson, is officially out of the sweepstakes. According to the New York Daily News, sources from both SJU and Stephenson’s side say… Continue Reading
Losing Has Become The ‘Norm’ For Johnnies
St. John’s could have defeated Duke at MSG instead of getting topped, 76-69 by the No.9 Blue Devils. They could have dumped off Seton Hall by 20 points rather than gutting out a tight, 70-65 dogfight. Lance “Born Ready” Stephenson… Continue Reading