Class of 2020 G Kadary Richmond (NY/Brewster Academy) Portal to St Johns

[jdubs30]

If he goes to St. John’s, he becomes part of a three-headed ball dominant point guard group where he would be the primary ball handler for 13.33 minutes per game?

Who’s the 3rd guard?

 

[PauliePeppas]

Who’s the 3rd guard?

Wilcher

 

[Orangezoo]

Kadary played in what was essentially a 4 guard lineup at SHU. Dawes, a 6’1 guard, Wusu a 6’4” guard, Davis a 6’6” guard and Richmond a 6’6” guard was their starting lineup, Bediako was their 6’10” center. It allowed Richmond to go off ball, play the forward, shooting guard role and attack from the wings too. He alternated within games, even between each game how much he played on ball. He was a forward growing up so he’s also very comfortable on a wing. Often he’d bring up the ball and hand it off to another guard and slide to the wing. He’s kind of the epitome of a multi positional type player. I think coaches, fans wanted him to be more ball dominant but he picked the opponent and times when he was. He, actually being a good rebounder, initiated many fast breaks with great outlet passes to another guard.

He would get that opportunity here somewhat too but also to play with a more traditional lineup with a true big and a true PF in Donnie. Not to mention a bunch of other guys who share the ball.

He could put up the kind of assist numbers here to lead the country in that category and even further raise his profile. St John’s is another experiment this year. I’d wager that with the team he would join here the potential is higher to do more in a league that should be deeper this year too.

 

[FrancoPizza]

They put that green symbol in the majority of their twitter posts. Don’t think there is anything to be inferred there

Why would they put a recycle symbol in most of their tweets?

 

[RedtheGOB]

Hopefully St Johns just adding a PG will give him pause and want to seriously listen to our offer

I agree. The more of a sure thing the Johnnies think it is tomorrow the more worried I’d be if it were me. If it were Kadary I’d think it would’ve leaked

 

[Lukeyloo]

Kadary needs to come back and really experience what it's like to play for Cuse in the dome. The year that he was here just wasn't it, from an atmosphere standpoint.

 

[NineOneSeven]

This is hilarious

 

[Orangezoo]

That’s the comment a guy who expects to be “the guy” in the backcourt makes. In a over read of a quote

 

[jdubs30]

Wilcher

lol

Kadary and Smith both had near or over 30% usage in conference play last year. And they were both the main handlers. Cant see how Wilcher gets any meaningful time with the rock

 

[jdubs30]

That’s the comment a guy who expects to be “the guy” in the backcourt makes. In a over read of a quote

Yeah not exactly “I’ve been hitting him up begging him to come!!” It’s more like a “if he comes he’s a good passer “

 

[RedtheGOB]

Yeah not exactly “I’ve been hitting him up begging him to come!!” It’s more like a “if he comes he’s a good passer “

exactly. I’m not reading that as Kadary excitement for him. Money talks tho. Maybe they made the bag worth it for him.

 

[orangefog]

lol

Kadary and Smith both had near or over 30% usage in conference play last year. And they were both the main handlers. Cant see how Wilcher gets any meaningful time with the rock

I don't see how they make the three of them work. If one were a freshman, I could see him taking a back seat. But, these are all upper classmen.

 

[Lukeyloo]

Seems pertinent that I'm getting ads on this thread for Depends, because if Kadary comes back I'm liable to **** my pants!

 

[Trueblue25]

Oh boy I’ve got some posts to erase

 

[UnknownOrange]

The NoDestination account often uses the recycle emoji. Has nothing to do with Kadary specifically.

See here: https://x.com/no_destinationn/status/1776292530088558934

 

[djcon57]

He was third in the big east in assists behind Newton and Kolek. I watched probably 20 of their games, there wasn't anything to describe him as other than a point guard.

Everyone can watch this beat down of UConn and feel free to make up their own minds on who played PG.

 

[GHLF]

does Kadary fit the style Red wants to play? He’s not a high energy full court defender or one who leads in transition. More of a half court kid.

And did he really shut it down for a few games over a NIL dispute? Does Red want that drama after what he just went through?

Maybe address the other needs and call it good. Opinion.

They average almost 75 ppg, with limited shooting... This young gentleman absolutely gets out on the break with I would say really good instincts in relation to passing the ball. Go New York City

 

[sutomcat]

One of the St John’s ‘experts’ posted early this morning Kadary was deciding today. He then recanted that and said he is deciding tomorrow.

Sounds like any delay is good for us and bad for them.

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[RF2044]

One of the St John’s ‘experts’ posted early this morning Kadary was deciding today. He then recanted that and said he is deciding tomorrow.

Sounds like any delay is good for us and bad for them.

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I make no predictions, because this modern era of the Portal with NIL bidding wars is cray-town.

But I'm guessing that it was wishful thinking / over confidence on their part. They want their bagman to be able to "win" every bidding war, and who wouldn't want to play for a legendary coach / New Yorker like Rick Pitino?

But recruiting -- even via the Portal -- is a two-way street. And maybe Kadary isn't the slam dunk they believed, for any of a variety of reasons.

 

[Orangezoo]

One of the St John’s ‘experts’ posted early this morning Kadary was deciding today. He then recanted that and said he is deciding tomorrow.

Sounds like any delay is good for us and bad for them.

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Adding Kadary doesn’t make sense on either side to me with Smith committing. They need more shooting to which Smith ( low volume), Wilcher ( freshman and streaky but not known as a high pct shooter from deep) don’t really give them and Kadary is a PG and playmaker who can shoot it from deep but that isn’t his forte.

Then you figure the challenges over usage rates and it’s not a match for either side to me with them adding Smith.

 

[Orangezoo]

The Johnnies would be better served for someone like the Yale kid to add as that additional guard

 

[Ragman2000]

This thread makes me feel like Homer felt watching Flanders ski.

 

[Cuse99&01]

One of the St John’s ‘experts’ posted early this morning Kadary was deciding today. He then recanted that and said he is deciding tomorrow.

Sounds like any delay is good for us and bad for them.

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The delay may be a result of the player not making the decision within the reported timeline. However I think these timing things often don't line up because every expert/reporter wants to be the first one that 'called it' and often jump the gun and need to backtrack.

 

[RedtheGOB]

One of the St John’s ‘experts’ posted early this morning Kadary was deciding today. He then recanted that and said he is deciding tomorrow.

Sounds like any delay is good for us and bad for them.

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exactly how I read it too. Let’s not forget Peppy Leffew two weeks ago. When decisions aren’t made when expected it ain’t gonna happen.

Someone might’ve come in with a last minute offer to sweeten the pot. Maybe us or who knows.

 

[RedtheGOB]

The delay may be a result of the player not making the decision within the reported timeline. However I think these timing things often don't line up because every expert/reporter wants to be the first one that 'called it' and often jump the gun and need to backtrack.

You mean like Mikey McC?