InsideStreetball.com St. John’s guard Dwight Hardy, a longtime presence on New York City’s streetball circuit, was once pegged by local emcee Uncle G Stacks as the “Baddest Man On The Planet.” Hardy developed the alias while carving up defenders with… Continue Reading
With all the whispers of wonder about freshly-acquired St. John’s coach Steve Lavin’s ability to alter the perception of the ailing program, the primary concern is how Lavin will surface as a local presence. How can the West Coaster stamp… Continue Reading
When Seton Hall rolls into Carnesecca Arena today, Bobby Gonzalez should have more on his mind than the shoebox-like, congested arena that he detests. In fact, the campus gym Bobby G sees as a huge downgrade from the bright lights… Continue Reading
Is a St. John’s resurgence amongst us? Well, SJU certainly doesn’t have anyone drinking the Cool Aid yet, albeit the Johnies are off to their best record in recent memory. While the 7-1 Red Storm may have played Duke tough,… Continue Reading
Typically the lone white kid on New York City’s hardscrabble courts, Mark Parisi is a baller who pales by comparison. In Brooklyn, he’s known as “soul man.” Spectators at these rugged parks have him pegged as a “whiteboy with rythm.”… Continue Reading
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
Lance Stephenson sliced up defenders in shark-size bites, as if it was a routine day on Gotham’s streetball circuit. An innate scoring machine, Stephenson is still undecided on a college choice. The catalyst of a N.Y. Panthers squad dripping with… Continue Reading
A devout, lifelong St. John’s fan, Jimmy Lorenzo is still amazed at how the Johnnies struggle to keep local talent. While he understands that Norm Roberts and his staff have done a commendable job chasing the city’s elite players, he… Continue Reading
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
The Lance Stephenson sweepstakes continues. Who really knows when the wowing wunderkind will arrive at a decision? The saga continues… Rumored to be headed to first Kansas and then St. John’s, both schools seem to be out of the picture… Continue Reading