Georgetown guard Mac McClung will withdraw from the 2020 NBA Draft but will also enter the NCAA transfer portal. The team’s leading scorer is the fifth player to transfer since December 2019. Point guard James Akinjo, the 2018-19 Big East Freshman of the Year, transferred to Arizona. McClung’s transfer was first reported by ESPN. “It was a number of different events … [Read more...] about Mac McClung to transfer out of Georgetown
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We’ve all had to give ourselves a moment of pause.
My night was going well and there was a feeling of gratitude and relief. I walked into the media entrance of Madison Square Garden, not the one Spike Lee was told he could no longer use. It was day one of the Big East tournament and I was credentialed to cover it. This was a big deal for me. I’ve covered conference tournaments before, but this was the first one since this … [Read more...] about We’ve all had to give ourselves a moment of pause.
St. John’s has what it takes to make noise in Big East Tourney
After finishing the regular season with a 5-13 record in conference play, expectations are low for St. John’s in this year’s Big East Tournament. Bill Parcells, former NFL head coach, used to remind everyone that “you are what your record says you are”. The record for St. John’s, 16-15 overall, is what it is. They'll need to string some wins together this week for any … [Read more...] about St. John’s has what it takes to make noise in Big East Tourney
Tough times and lessons learned for St. John’s
St. John’s head coach Mike Anderson will look back at this season and exhale deeply. That sigh of relief will be loud enough to be heard throughout the tri-state area. He’ll look up and say, man, that was a 12-round fight of a season. This may or may not happen, but I’m predicting it’ll be something close to it. Because it’s been that type of season for the Red … [Read more...] about Tough times and lessons learned for St. John’s
Seton Hall shouldn’t need anymore reminders to maintain their focus
Seton Hall is looking to snap a two-game losing streak and get back on track. Their loss at Providence should be the last reminder to Seton Hall about maintaining focus this season. In the unpredictable Big East conference nothing is guaranteed, absolutely nothing. That smooth road through the NCAA Tournament which awaits the Pirates can turn into a bumpy one quickly. … [Read more...] about Seton Hall shouldn’t need anymore reminders to maintain their focus
