Makes no sense

Well that was a short stint for Miller. Rather keep McDermott in the league and keep Creighton strong.

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Ho-hum, another 5-0 session for @GrMtWoods, who has picked 70 of 80 games correctly, including 15 in a row and 23 of the last 24. Simply incredible, this deep into the season. Eight other players also went 5-0 this weekend, well done. Four players stand at 65-15, tied for second place but five games behind our leader. Will @CaptBob, @SHUJim73, @vegaspaul82, or @hallball get hot and put a scare into our leader down the stretch?


Tuesday, February 20

Butler (15-10, 7-8) @ Villanova (14-11, 7-7) - 6:30 PM - FS1 - The Finn/Villanova

#1 Connecticut (24-2, 14-1) @ #15 Creighton (19-7, 10-5) - 8:30 PM - FS1 - CHI/Omaha


Wednesday, February 21

St. John's (14-12, 6-9) @ Georgetown (8-17, 1-13) - 7:00 PM - FS1 - CapOne/DC

Providence (17-9, 8-7) @ Xavier (13-12, 7-7) - 8:00 PM - CBSSN - Cintas/Cincy

DePaul (3-22, 0-14) @ #7 Marquette (19-6, 10-4) - 9:00 PM - FS1 - Fiserv/Milwaukee

Would be great to have Xavier knock off Providence. If true the Xavier coach is leaving that maybe a tall order.

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we're +.500 much less Tourney Contenders, were abysmal in everything but rebounding it seems

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Obscene...suspend both sides

Thinking UConn let our win stand strong. Sole possession of Third place.

Thinking Butler. Knock Villanova into Danger zone. Get Butler net higher and take them down on Saturday.

Dan, wondering if your email, or the Rivals site, was hacked? I only ask because I received an email from your halldan1 email at my work email....which I don't believe I normally do.

It is possible I suppose, but for Rivals I signed up with my personal email, so....

It looked legit asking to participate in the matching challenge...with a "link" that I obviously did not click.

Just making sure...I am ultra-conservative when it comes to emails at my work address....just FYI...

By Zach Braziller

You have to go all the way back to 2001 and Elijah Ingram for the last time St. John’s landed a prized recruit from New Jersey.

There were some close calls over the years, including Isaiah Briscoe, Kyle Anderson and Luther Muhammad.

But, ultimately, the Garden State’s finest have opted to pass on St. John’s.

With the hiring of Rick Pitino, that is changing.

For the second time in three months, St. John’s has landed a top recruit from New Jersey.

Three months after four-star, top-35 guard Simeon Wilcher signed, his friend Jaiden Glover also has chosen the Queens school.

“Coach Pitino, just having all that NBA experience and the way he coaches,” Glover told The Post in an exclusive interview, when asked about the overriding factor in his decision. “He’s coached so many great players obviously in the NBA for a good amount of years and coached great college players.

“Coach Pitino really put his all [into recruiting me], brought me to MSG, showed me all the history. It was really dope. … I was always interested in St. John’s. It definitely helped with him being there. St. John’s, when I went there, it felt like home.”

The 6-foot-6 Glover, from The Patrick School, becomes the centerpiece of Pitino’s 2024 recruiting class.

The four-star, top-60 wing is joined by skilled Greek guard Lefteris Liotopoulos.

Both are expected to sign in November.

Wilcher, a one-time North Carolina signee, will be part of Pitino’s first roster this winter.

Glover profiles as a 3-and-D wing, one college coach familiar with him said.

Another described him as a “good athlete in space” who can create his own shot.

His best skill is his 3-point shot, and a major factor in his emergence over the last year.

He went from an unknown to one of the top players in New Jersey, building on a strong junior season with a fantastic spring and summer on the AAU circuit.

As a younger player, he was more of an athlete, but he’s become a really good 3-point shooter,” said Jay Gomes, the publisher of NJHoops.com and the premier prep talent evaluator in the state. “He can put the ball on the floor and get to the rim better than you would think. He’s not just a shooter, but that is his strength at this point. He’s also a pretty good passer. He was an under-the-radar guy, wasn’t overhyped as a young kid, but he kept getting better and better.”

Glover, a Newark native who grew up in Brooklyn, visited over the weekend, and felt the time was right to make his decision.

He also took an official visit to St. Joseph’s, and had a final eight that included Seton Hall, Creighton, Illinois, Villanova, Providence and Ohio State.

There were initially plans to visit some of those schools, but the timing didn’t work out with some and others backed off as it became clear he was leaning toward St. John’s.

The previous coaching staff, led by holdover Van Macon, recruited Glover and Pitino made it clear he was still a priority shortly after taking the job.

Associate head coach Steve Masiello had offered Glover a scholarship when he was coaching at Manhattan, so there was an existing relationship in place.

Before this past weekend, Glover was already drawn to the idea of attending St. John’s, based on the opportunity to play close to home and under an experienced coach like Pitino.

During the trip, Glover got to see how Pitino worked, the individual skill sessions he runs and his hands-on approach during practices. It matched what Wilcher had told him regarding his first few months with the legendary coach.

“I really liked how he coached when I was at their practice,” Glover said. “Five-on-five, he’s teaching within the scrimmage instead of doing drills and breaking it down. To me, that’s the best way to learn, which is in the game.”

The individual workouts also stood out. Pitino will put players through drills that teams use in NBA draft prep, separating them from team-wide practices.

“Just his knowledge of the NBA and how to get there and how to thrive there [impressed me],” Glover said.

Since taking over in March, Pitino has already had several major recruiting wins, particularly on the transfer market, landing Ivy League stars Chris Ledlum and Jordan Dingle.

He missed on his first big high school recruit in the spring when Mackenzie Mgbako of Roselle (N.J.) Catholic committed to Indiana, but he rebounded.

Wilcher and Glover are strong additions, especially when you consider the previous drought across the Hudson.

And the Red Storm now are becoming a viable option for top New Jersey prospects.

“Any time you’re getting kids in the top five of the state, it means they can play pretty much anywhere in the country,” Gomes said. “That’s two kids that are going to help win games, that are going to help your program. If they have success, it spurs more success for the future. Kids will say, ‘Hey, they went to St. John’s. I want to follow those guys.’ ”

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BY JOE LUNARDI
UPDATED: 2/20/2024 AT 9 A.M. ET

But there is no good reason for there to be school measles outbreaks...oh but florida

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Tonight FS1 announcers goober smooching Nova says the only game they could lose rest of year would be Creighton.

Dre Davis spoke at our Seton Hall Booster Club Dinner at Don Pepe’s early in the season.

He was there representing the team - with his family and beautiful baby girl.

He did it for free and didn’t ask for anything.

I introduced him as the player who most exemplifies the toughness displayed by his Coach, Shaheen Holloway.

He answered some questions and spoke to the audience with some of the coaches.

He is absolutely ‘the man’ and afterward told me, “I didn’t know we were so loved”.

Dre Davis, 5* Dad, Player and Person!

PLEASE SUPPORT THIS TEAM.

The last 3 home games are almost sold out and we need all fans (especially the students) to be loud and proud of these Seton Hall Pirates.



Go PIRATES!

1. Connecticut 24-2 14-1
C'mon, was there any doubt

2. Creighton 19-7 10-5
A hair above Marquette

3. Marquette 19-6 10-4
So much for the 7 game winning streak

4. Seton Hall 17-9 10-5
Pomeroy be damned

5. Villanova 14-11 7-7
Somebody has to be 5th

6. Providence 17-9 8-7
Brutal schedule coming up

7. Butler 16-10 7-8
The schedule is now catching up to them

8. Xavier 13-12 7-7
Bad time to go on a losing streak

9. St. John's 14-12 6-9
Can't wait for the next fluff piece from the NY Post

10. Georgetown 8-17 1-13
To think, the coaches in the league had this mess ahead of the Pirates in the preseason rankings

11. DePaul 3-22 0-14
When they keep the score in single digits that should be considered a win

I hope this message finds you all in good spirits. As a proud alumnus of Seton Hall University, our beloved alma mater holds a special place in my heart. Its values, education, and community have always been a beacon of light, guiding us toward personal growth and collective success. However, today, I'm reaching out to discuss something that has significantly shifted my perspective and, I believe, heralds a bright future for our community: the "Onward Setonia" campaign.

For those who've known me, especially over the past two years, I have openly expressed my reservations regarding the direction of the NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) efforts. It felt like a tectonic shift, and I needed clarity on how this campaign would influence our university's ethos and the future of our sports teams. Up until recently I had little faith in the program and those behind it.

This skepticism was put to rest after numerous enlightening conversations with key people passionately involved with "Onward Setonia." What Mike Frungillo, Jerry Walker, Matt Regan, Eric Liebler, Mike Walsh, and Mike McBride have envisioned and are tirelessly working towards is nothing short of inspirational. Their dedication to strengthening our athletic programs while ensuring our athletes' welfare and opportunities is commendable.

It became clear to me that "Onward Setonia" is more than a campaign; it's a strategic pathway that positions Seton Hall at the forefront, competes at the highest levels, and nurtures the holistic development of our student-athletes. It's about providing resources, enhancing facilities, and building a robust community that supports our teams - the mighty Pirates.

I am not just convinced; I am inspired. Inspired enough to take action. Therefore, I am thrilled to announce that I will be kick-starting my support for "Onward Setonia" with a donation of $100,000.00 for their 2024 campaign. This contribution represents my commitment to Seton Hall's thriving future and my belief in the transformative power of sports.

I extend this message as an invitation for everyone to join hands in support of "Onward Setonia." Whether it be through spreading the word, donating, or simply attending games to cheer on our teams, every bit counts. Together, let's make a difference and shape a resilient, victorious future for our Seton Hall Pirates.


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and 6 road wins.

Only 10 teams in the country with 5+ of each.