NIT Bracketology

[Cuse181]

Not shocking to me. Pretty clear that Pitino is ready to flip the team

Yup, smart on his part. Team wasn’t up to his expectations boot um and move on

 

[blust2i3d4]

Just a reminder. NIT selection show will be aired on ESPN2 at 9:30 PM EST.

 

[rrlbees]

Not shocking to me. Pretty clear that Pitino is ready to flip the team

Didn’t he do that last year? He brought in like 10 players including all his starters except Soriano.

 

[djcon57]

Didn’t he do that last year? He brought in like 10 players including all his starters except Soriano.

Yep and he’s gonna do it again and hope for better results. What’s the confusion

 

[dan7800]

Pitt declined

 

[two3zone]

Just a reminder. NIT selected show will be aired on ESPN2 at 9:30 PM EST.

Women’s at 8.

 

[orange79]

Didn’t he do that last year? He brought in like 10 players including all his starters except Soriano.

But...but...he's a genius and should have been our head coach!!!

 

[two3zone]

Pitt declined

That’s weird, they play one senior who plays minutes. Weird team to blow up. This off season is going to be nuts, I think this sport is going to be cooked much quicker than anyone thought.

 

[djcon57]

That’s weird, they play one senior who plays minutes. Weird team to blow up. This off season is going to be nuts, I think this sport is going to be cooked much quicker than anyone thought.

I was startled by Pitino’s comments Pardon My Take. These dudes know they are leaving mid season.

 

[blust2i3d4]

Pitt declined

We'll take it.

 

[djcon57]

But...but...he's a genius and should have been our head coach!!!

I didn’t want Pitino to be our coach at all. But this grave dancing on Pitino feels very similar to how people here spoke about Hurley so…. St John’s has unlimited money. In the current model, all you need to do is get the right guys in 1 year

 

[blust2i3d4]

St John’s said no already

Pitt also said no. But I like to see us say yes.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Orangefan1]

Pitt also said no. But I like to see us say yes.

That’s surprised me a little

 

[FRANKIEFAN]

Those who don't appear to care should sit their butts on the bench (or stay home). This is the time to play some guys for experience and playing time (squarely looking at Cuffe). I'd also tell JT to pick his spots and is required to take at least 5 jumpers in each half. What do we have to lose?

Edited to add... I'd take it one step further. If Mintz/Cope are leaving, put Cuffe and JJ at the guard spots. Bell (provided he's on the right side of things) at the 3. JT at the 4 (pains me to say that) and Brown at the 5. Carey and walk-ons can come in as needed. Again, what's their to lose?

20 games?

Pretty sure that’s an 11-20 team at best.

Taylor is in a weird spot bc if he transfers he probably has to drop down to a Fairfield to start. Even A10 and he’s lucky to get 15 mins a night.

Why not stay if he wasn’t benched this year why would he be next?

 

[FRANKIEFAN]

That’s surprised me a little

They recently won the CBI or CIT too and participated as an ACC school.

Maybe not recent but still not ancient history.

 

[rocfan44]

I think more need to opt out to say -U to the NCAA. Something has to change.

 

[Marsh01]

God i hope we bail as well

 

[jncuse]

That’s weird, they play one senior who plays minutes. Weird team to blow up. This off season is going to be nuts, I think this sport is going to be cooked much quicker than anyone thought.

If you have a great year on a team now though, why wouldn't you strongly consider going to open market. Its not even about modest or average performers anymore

If people were free agents each year in a pro-sport, guys that had a great year would choose to test the market a lot. Some will stay because they really like the situation, but even pro's will still use it as leverage.

 

[two3zone]

I didn’t want Pitino to be our coach at all. But this grave dancing on Pitino feels very similar to how people here spoke about Hurley so…. St John’s has unlimited money. In the current model, all you need to do is get the right guys in 1 year

Yup

 

[rocfan44]

God i hope we bail as well

I agree and never thought I would say that!

 

[OrlandoCuse]

God i hope we bail as well

We’ll bail, but it will be after playing about 20 minutes of basketball in some A-10 gymnasium.

 

[storange]

I agree and never thought I would say that!

there is a thread for that , this is not it, glad we are going to accept.

 

[Orangefan1]

We’ll bail, but it will be after playing about 20 minutes of basketball in some A-10 gymnasium.

Anytime you get to play in the postseason you play especially with a brand new head coach

 

[two3zone]

If you have a great year on a team now though, why wouldn't you strongly consider going to open market. Its not even about modest or average performers anymore

If people were free agents each year in a pro-sport, guys that had a great year would choose to test the market a lot. Some will stay because they really like the situation, but even pro's will still use it as leverage.

Don’t disagree with why the wouldn’t, but this is going to get nuts.