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Student section gets an A+. Loud and stood up the whole time.

The rest of the crowd gets a bad grade. Too many empty seats for the opener. Where are our fans??? This is Coach Sha! Let's sell it out Saturday!

Tray Jackson led the way with 12 points, while freshman Tae Davis had 11 points and eight rebounds in his debut.​

NEWARK, N.J. – Six Pirates scored at least eight points as the Seton Hall men's basketball team used strong defense and a balanced offensive attack to smother Monmouth, 79-52, in Wednesday's season-opener at the Prudential Center.

Seton Hall used a 15-0 run midway through the first half to pull away from Monmouth and their defense did the rest of the work. The Hall held Saint Peter's to just 29.8% shooting for the game and forced 23 turnovers.

Senior Tray Jackson (Detroit, Mich.) had a team-high 12 points to go with five rebounds. Freshman Tae Davis (Indianapolis, Ind.) had 11 points and a team-high eight rebounds. Senior Tyrese Samuel (Montreal, Quebec) notched 11 points and five rebounds, while senior Al-Amir Dawes (Newark, N.J.) tallied 10 points.

What Happened:
The swarming Pirate defense kept Monmouth to just 3-for-17 (.176) shooting from the field to start the contest. Leading 11-9, The Hall went on an 8-2 run and a pair of made free-throws by Dawes gave it a 19-11 advantage with 9:34 left in the first half. After a Monmouth bucket, the Pirates took off again, scoring 15 unanswered points, highlighted by a breakaway dunk by KC Ndefo (Elmont, N.Y.) to grab a commanding 35-15 lead with 2:57 left before halftime. The Pirates took a 36-17 lead into the locker room.

The Hall held Monmouth without a made field goal over the final 7:49 of the first half and limited them to just 17.2% shooting from the floor overall. Seton Hall's extended defense held the hawks to 0-for-11 shooting from three-point range in the first 20 minutes.

Both teams shot significantly better from the field to open the second half, but the Pirates came out scorching. The Hall connected on eight of its first 12 shots, including 4-for-6 shooting from three-point range to build a 58-30 advantage with 12:22 remaining in the game. From there, Monmouth's deficit was never reduced to fewer than 24 points.

Inside the Numbers:

• Seton Hall was 24-for-53 (45.3%) from the floor for the game, while Monmouth was 17-for-57 (29.8%). The Hall was 8-for-23 (34.8%) from three-point range, while the Hawks were just 2-for-20 (10.0%).
• Seton Hall edged Monmouth on the boards, 46-to-42. Offensive rebounds were even at 16, but The Hall had a 20-to-14 advantage in second-chance points.
• Seton Hall was 23-for-39 (59.0%) from the free-throw line, while the Hawks were 16-for-24 (66.7%).
• Seton Hall forced 23 turnovers, while Monmouth forced 20. The Pirates had a 26-to-15 advantage in points-off-turnovers.
• Jackson finished with a team-best 12 points on 4-for-6 shooting to go with five rebounds.
• Tae Davis had 11 points on 5-for-7 shooting and eight rebounds in only 16 minutes.
• Samuel tallied 11 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks.
• Dawes had 10 points.
• Ndefo finished with only two points, but had eight rebounds, two steals and two blocks.
• Graduate Jamir Harris (North Brunswich, N.J.) tallied eight points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals.
• Junior Dre Davis (Indianapolis, Ind.) had eight points and six rebounds.

News & Notes:

• Seton Hall wins its home opener for the 13th straight season.
• Pirates head coach Shaheen Holloway improves to 2-2 all-time in season-openers.
• The Hall is now a perfect 14-0 all-time against Monmouth, while Shaheen Holloway improves to 7-3 all-time against the Hawks.
• The Hall improves to 81-11 (.880) all-time at the Prudential center against non-conference opponents.
• Dawes reached double-figures in scoring for the 42nd time in his career, Samuel reached it for the 15th time, Jackson reached it for the 13th time and this was Tae Davis' first double-figures game.
• With eight points tonight, Harris surpassed the 900-points mark for his career.
• With 12 points tonight, Jackson surpassed the 300-points mark for his career.

Up Next:
Seton Hall will return to action on Saturday, November 12 when it hosts Saint Peter's at the Prudential Center. Tipoff is scheduled for Noon ET. The game will be televised on FS2, and of course can be heard on the SHU Pirates Mobile App and SiriusXM 390 with Gary Cohen and Dave Popkin on the call.

Refreshing how direct he was with Cohen and Popkin. Not surprising at all given who he is, but still great stuff.

Congrats, Sha!

This woman is making more than a million a year in endorsements . And I think it’s clear why. Sorry as I know it’s behind a paywall.

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By Ethan Sears

Following a 2-5 start in which things have gone completely sideways on and off the court, the Nets fired Steve Nash on Tuesday morning, the team announced.

Assistant coach Jacque Vaughn will serve as interim coach on Tuesday night against the Bulls.

Nash had a 94-67 record in his first career head coaching job, but will mostly be remembered for the series of controversies involving his stars that he was unable to quell.

“We want to thank Steve for everything he brought to our franchise over the past two-plus seasons,” general manager Sean Marks said in a statement. “Since becoming head coach, Steve was faced with a number of unprecedented challenges, and we are sincerely grateful for his leadership, patience and humility throughout his tenure.

“Personally, this was an immensely difficult decision; however, after much deliberation and evaluation of how the season has begun, we agreed that a change is necessary at this time.”

From Kevin Durant asking for his firing, to Kyrie Irving refusing to get vaccinated to most recently, Irving’s retweet of an anti-Semitic film and subsequent lack of discipline, Nash seemed overwhelmed and unable to handle his star players.

Nash, the team’s coach since 2020, was the subject of a request for termination from Durant over the summer. The star forward also requested general manager Sean Marks be let go. But the situation was said to have been smoothed over, as Durant withdrew his trade request when it became clear that no other team could match what the Nets were asking for him.

Nash released a statement on Twitter thanking owner Joe Tsai and Marks.“

It was a pleasure to work with the players, performance team and front office everyday,” Nash said. “I’m especially grateful to my coaching staff and video room who are a talented group with so much character and professionalism.

“Lastly, thanks to Brooklyn and the passionate fans who support this team. Family first and my family has found a home here and LOVES being a part of this beautiful community. I wish the Nets all the success in the world and the Nash’s will be rooting for our team as they turn this season around.”

Game 1: Monmouth Hawks (0-0) at Seton Hall Pirates (0-0)
Wednesday, Nov. 9 • Prudential Center (Newark, N.J.) • 8 p.m.
TV: FS1 • Scott Graham & Jim Spanarkel
Web: FOX Sports Live
Radio: SHU Pirates Mobile App / Pirate Sports Network / SiriusXM 380 / SXM app 970 / Gary Cohen & Dave Popkin
Game Notes: Seton Hall | Monmouth
Follow Along: Instagram | Twitter | Live Stats
Game Promotion: It's Pirate Pride Week – wear your best Pirate BLUE gear in support of the Pirates! | Blue rally towels for all fans, blue glow sticks for the first 500 students​

GAME PROMOTIONS

• After eight long months, Seton Hall basketball is back at Prudential Center! Get to The Rock for the Pirates season and home opener!
• Grab a 2022-23 men's basketball schedule poster at the marketing table on the concourse near the M&M Tower and section 18!
• The first 400 Seton Hall students in attendance will receive a Seton Hall Basketball t-shirt, courtesy of McLoone's Restaurants!

MOBILE TICKETING
Moving forward all tickets to gain entry into men's and women's basketball home games will be fully digital, which will help to make entry to Prudential Center and Walsh Gymnasium safer and easier for fans.

This transition to digital ticketing through a smartphone will also help to make ticket transactions more secure while reducing fraud and counterfeiting. Tickets are accessible through the SHU Pirates Mobile App, available to all iOS and Android devices. For more information and to watch an informational video, click here.

CASHLESS POLICY
Cash will NOT be accepted at concession stands, retail locations or the Box Office.
Pay with a debit or credit card using tap to pay, chip or swipe, or mobile payment, including Apple Pay and Google Pay. For guests needing to convert cash to a card, Reverse ATMs are available with no fees by sections 1, 14, 125 and inside the Box Office Lobby.

NOTES YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Seton Hall will tip off the 2022-23 season on Wednesday, Nov. 9 as the Pirates welcome Garden State foe Monmouth to Prudential Center for an 8 p.m. contest.
• A new head coach will roam the sidelines for Seton Hall for the first time in 11 years as head coach Shaheen Holloway '00 returns to his alma mater.
• Holloway becomes the first Seton Hall graduate to lead the men's basketball program since all-time great Richie Regan '53 led the Pirates from 1960-70.
• The last time Holloway was on the Seton Hall bench was as an associate head coach from 2010-18.
• In that time span, the Pirates registered four 20-win seasons, three NCAA Tournament appearances and won the 2016 BIG EAST Tournament title.
• Seton Hall has two conference titles in the last seven seasons and has reached the NCAAs in five out of the last six tournaments played.
• Seton Hall has a wealth of experience on the roster with five returning Pirates from last season and five transfers that combine for 13 years of Div. I basketball experience.
• In total, this veteran Seton Hall team has appeared in 775 career collegiate games and combined for 6,019 points, 2,971 rebounds and 1,072 assists.
• Seton Hall is 13-0 all-time against Monmouth in a series that dates back to 1983.
• The Hall's first game at Prudential Center was against the Hawks on Nov. 11, 2007, an 89-81 overtime victory.
• Holloway is 6-3 all-time against Monmouth and King Rice.
• Holloway is 1-2 all-time in season openers but 2-1 in home openers.
• Seton Hall has won its last 12 home openers.
• The Pirates are 80-11 (.879) all-time at Prudential Center against non-conference opponents and went a perfect 6-0 last season.

NEW YORK – The Seton Hall men's soccer team had three Pirates named to the All-BIG EAST Teams, the conference announced on Wednesday. Luca Dahn (Kahl, Germany) and Quenzi Huerman (Vannes, France) were each named to the All-BIG EAST First Team, while Johannes Pex (Stephansposching, Germany) earned a spot on the All-BIG EAST Third Team. The league's head coaches vote for the all-conference squads and are not permitted to vote for their own players.

A defender and team captain, Dahn has been the leader on a stout backline for the Pirates all season long. The graduate student has logged 1308 minutes across 15 matches this season, playing full-time in 14 of those games. Dahn has been crucial in the Pirates' six shutouts this season, which is tied for the second most in a season in program history. The Pirates have also avoided allowing goals in bunches in 2022, as Dahn has led a defensive effort which has surrendered two or more goals in a match just four times all year. This is Dahn's third appearance on an All-BIG EAST Team and his second being named to the first team. He was named to the All-BIG EAST Third Team at the conclusion of last season.

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Joining Dahn on the first team, Huerman had a stellar season for The Hall. The senior transferred into the program from Division II Palm Beach Atlantic, and went on to have one of the best offensive seasons in recent program history. His 18 points on the season pace the team, and are the most in a season by a Pirate since 2017. Huerman recorded points in seven of the first nine matches of the season, including scoring a pair of goals in a 2-2 draw at Providence on Sep. 24. His best highlight came in the 3-2 road win at Marquette on Oct. 12, when he scored the game-winning goal on a shot from behind the midfield line.

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Pex is named to the All-BIG EAST Third Team for the third consecutive season. Though a defender, the senior once again showcased his offensive skillset this season, ranking second on the team in goals, assists and points. Pex scored the first goal of the season for the Pirates off a free kick in the 3-0 win over Rider on Aug. 25. The defender also scored in back-to-back matches against Army and Xavier, and posted a pair of assists in the win over Marquette on Oct. 12.

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Dahn and Pex become the first Pirates to earn All-BIG EAST honors in three straight seasons since Brayan Martinez, who made four straight from 2007-10. Head Coach Andreas Lindberg has now had 14 Pirates earn All-BIG EAST distinction over his five seasons leading the program.

The Pirates begin their quest for a BIG EAST title on Thursday afternoon at 4 p.m. as they take on Creighton at Maryland Soccerplex.

till pirates basketball. crazy!

By Zach Braziller

Last March was a fairytale, and this season will be a dream realized.

After Shaheen Holloway made history by guiding No. 15-seed Saint Peter’s to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament, he landed the head-coaching position at his alma mater, Seton Hall, the job he always wanted.

“This is too important to me,” the 46-year-old Queens native told The Post after his introductory press conference. “This is home. This is something I dreamed about. I can’t afford to mess it up. I won’t mess it up. I’m going to work, work and work.”

Now comes the hard part: Building off Kevin Willard’s success — the former coach led the Pirates to five of the last six NCAA Tournaments before leaving for Maryland following last season — and taking it to the next level.

There may be absurd expectations because of what Holloway achieved for the tiny MAAC school, particularly when taking into account the Pirates lost top scorers Jared Rhoden, Myles Cale and Bryce Aiken from their 2022 NCAA Tournament team, along with defensive anchor Ike Obiagu. The offseason was littered with injuries, and forward Alexis Yenta, one of the key returnees, is out indefinitely with a knee injury.

Holloway, a star point guard for Seton Hall, and his staff were busy on the transfer market. They landed four potential difference-makers: guards Al-Amir Dawes (Clemson) and Femi Odukale (Pittsburgh), wing Dre Davis (Louisville) and forward KC Ndefo, Holloway’s star at Saint Peter’s. They will join an unproven core that includes returnees Jamir Harris, Kadary Richmond, Tyrese Samuel and Tray Jackson. Seton Hall was picked to finish seventh in the Big East, but expectations don’t bother Holloway. Nobody expected much out of Saint Peter’s, either.

“When you get the opportunity to play in the NCAA Tournament and make the run that we made into the Elite Eight, to me, I’m hungry now,” Holloway said at Big East media day. “Now I want the Final Four, I want the national championship. That’s the goal. The goal is to keep building.

“I’m in the best conference with the best coaches in the country, so I gotta step my game up.”

Why Seton Hall will make the NCAA Tournament ​

The Pirates develop into an elite defensive team, Holloway maximizes the potential in Richmond and Samuel, and they find a way to pick up a few big wins during their daunting non-conference schedule. High-upside wing Tae Davis is one of the best freshmen in the Big East, and Holloway does more with less, as was the case at Saint Peter’s.

Why Seton Hall will miss the NCAA Tournament ​

Too much is new, from the coach to the roster, which includes just five returning players. The Pirates are offensively challenged, after losing its top three scorers from last year, and begin the season slowly due to myriad offseason injuries, which carried over into the preseason and limited practice time.

3 Key Questions​

Is there enough offense?

Last year’s edition wasn’t exactly an explosive group at the offensive end, and the top weapons moved on. There is no obvious No. 1 scorer. Ndefo, the top newcomer, is best known for his defense. Fellow transfers Davis, Dawes and Odukale have never been go-to scorers. They profile better as complimentary options. Richmond and Samuel have yet to average in double-figures.

How will Holloway adjust to the Big East?

Yes, he has coached in the Big East before as an assistant — nine years at Seton Hall under Willard — and Holloway proved himself in March, but this is still different. There will be a learning curve, adjustments that need to be made. Coaching at the high-major level is new to Holloway, and he won’t sneak up on anyone.

Is Tyrese Samuel ready to emerge?

The 6-foot-10 Canadian really has no choice but to step to the forefront at this point. Yetna’s knee injury will keep him out at the start of the season, creating an even bigger need for Samuel to realize the potential he arrived with as a top-100 recruit a few years ago. The ability has always been there — Samuel can score in the post and shoot from the perimeter — but Seton Hall has to get consistent production out of the senior now.

X-Factor: Kadary Richmond

He’s Seton Hall’s most talented player, a 6-6 point guard who has battled consistency issues throughout his college career. But when Richmond is right, he’s a dynamic talent capable of taking over a game. Bringing it on a game-by-game basis, however, is the challenge for the Brooklyn native.

Games to Watch​

At Kansas (Dec. 1)

A trip to Allen Fieldhouse to face the defending national champions is an early opportunity for Seton Hall to make a statement in the annual Big East-Big 12 Battle. Kansas lost a lot off its 2021-22 team, but was ranked fifth in the preseason, returns star wing Jalen Wilson and added difference-making transfer guard Kevin McCullar Jr. from Texas Tech.

Vs. St. John’s (Dec. 31)

Considering this rivalry is sandwiched between road games against Xavier, Marquette and Creighton, it will be even more important for the Pirates to take care of home court on New Year’s Eve. Seton Hall has won the last seven games against the Johnnies in Newark.

Vs. Villanova (Feb. 28)

This has become one of the best rivalries in the Big East, and the games at the Prudential Center are frequently tense nail-biters. The matchup is almost always the highlight of the Pirates’ home slate, drawing large crowds that fill the building. But the tenor of those meetings will be very different now that the coaches have changed, Holloway for Seton Hall and Kyle Neptune for Villanova.

Anonymous Coach’s Take​

“The biggest thing is consistency. Kadary had games like against UConn last year where he was the best player on the court and there were others games they were probably better off without him. Tray Jackson had games he would go for 20 and he would have games where he would go for two points. Getting those guys to be consistent as juniors will be huge. Al-Amir Dawes was a starter on an NCAA Tournament team at Clemson, Femi will be a solid piece for them and KC has postseason experience. [Holloway] brought in transfers, but he brought in older transfers, which I think will help them out. They’ll be able to understand what he’s looking for better.”

Prediction​

18-15, seventh place in Big East, NIT

Between the offseason injuries and the uncertainty over so much of the roster, this team has too many unanswered questions. A challenging non-conference schedule will add to the degree of difficulty for Holloway in his first season. A late-season run won’t be enough to reach the NCAA Tournament.

Wow

Box Score

First game of the season with two programs that have totally restructured their rosters is a crap shoot.

SHU 77

Monmouth 61

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Bill brought the dagger to the GOP today

Looks like this could be a disappointing night for the GOP. It looks like it's a "red nudge" instead of a "red Wave"

Who starts tomorrow v. Monmouth?

..while he was at Nova. Mentions Dunn and Whitehead.

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Bracketology Projections​

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