Mustapha cleared...

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

Johnnies gonna be good!

[brewcity77]

Wow, that's shocking. Didn't seem like there was any reason for him to be approved. Seems likely, though. Ponds posted it on his Instagram, but subsequently deleted it.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Anyone have a source other than a deleted Instagram post?

[Jay Bee]

Wow, that's shocking. Didn't seem like there was any reason for him to be approved. Seems likely, though. Ponds posted it on his Instagram, but subsequently deleted it.

There was another one just over a week ago at UNI I was familiar with... when that one got approved, it became apparent there was a good chance for Heron. NCAA has basically said, "screw the bylaws as written and screw what we said a few years ago, we're doing it differently this year"

<shrug>

If we needed** Koby I'd go after it, but the roster is filled to the brim as is

[brewcity77]

Weird. Guess the last thing to expect from the NCAA is consistency. Interestingly, now not only did Ponds delete his IG post, but the first outlet to report it on Twitter citing the deleted post (and they did note the deletion) also deleted their tweet. Maybe it's not done yet?

[Jay Bee]

Weird. Guess the last thing to expect from the NCAA is consistency. Interestingly, now not only did Ponds delete his IG post, but the first outlet to report it on Twitter citing the deleted post (and they did note the deletion) also deleted their tweet. Maybe it's not done yet?

Or Chrissy and Co got mad at the bois for spouting off about it.

I do fear we're very near the world of 'transfer and play immediately, anyone, for any reason'. Don't like it.

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

I did not hear itfrom a Ponds tweet.

[Herman Cain]

I did not hear itfrom a Ponds tweet.

Will be great for the Big East if it is finalized.

https://nypost.com/2018/09/26/chris-mullin-sees-st-johns-as-group-hes-been-waiting-for/

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Latest word from Heron himself is that he is not cleared. Could be a smokescreen because he or the school want to do an official release. Think MSK is correct and this gets done.

[Billy Hoyle]

There was another one just over a week ago at UNI I was familiar with... when that one got approved, it became apparent there was a good chance for Heron. NCAA has basically said, "screw the bylaws as written and screw what we said a few years ago, we're doing it differently this year"

<shrug>

If we needed** Koby I'd go after it, but the roster is filled to the brim as is

A few years ago the NCAA got rid of any waivers except for extreme mitigation (some approved were where there was retaliation against a player who defended her coach against allegations by her teammates). The main reason was abuse by schools in seeking these waivers. Part of the idea too was "if you have to move closer to him because mom has cancer and needs to be driven to treatment then playing sports your first year isn't the best thing for you to be doing."

The NCAA, however, peeled back on those based on what they have seen over that time and decided that in legitimate cases like the UNI kid (claim was that mom moved with him to Cali but dad could not because of health issues so they had to move back) and, possibly Heron (I don't know full details) they'd be flexible once again.  There has to be mitigation though.

Sorry, but Milwaukee isn't close enough to Toronto even if there were health or family issues (which there are not) for McEwen.

[Jay Bee]

A few years ago the NCAA got rid of any waivers except for extreme mitigation (some approved were where there was retaliation against a player who defended her coach against allegations by her teammates). The main reason was abuse by schools in seeking these waivers. Part of the idea too was "if you have to move closer to him because mom has cancer and needs to be driven to treatment then playing sports your first year isn't the best thing for you to be doing."

The NCAA, however, peeled back on those based on what they have seen over that time and decided that in legitimate cases like the UNI kid (claim was that mom moved with him to Cali but dad could not because of health issues so they had to move back) and, possibly Heron (I don't know full details) they'd be flexible once again.  There has to be mitigation though.

Sorry, but Milwaukee isn't close enough to Toronto even if there were health or family issues (which there are not) for McEwen.

You've got the UNI facts wrong, but yeah, the medical claim for Heron is more difficult but there could be other angles or something as goofy as "flights back are much cheaper!"

[Billy Hoyle]

You've got the UNI facts wrong, but yeah, the medical claim for Heron is more difficult but there could be other angles or something as goofy as "flights back are much cheaper!"

The Courier says otherwise.

[Jay Bee]

The Courier says otherwise.

No it doesn't. You misread. His dad isn't a part of the story, bud.

[Herman Cain]

Jay Wright on The Johnnies...
https://nypost.com/2018/10/01/why-jay-wright-is-buying-into-the-st-johns-hype/

Also it is good news for the Big East that The Post has started following St. Johns in depth again.

[NorthernDancerColt]

Jay Wright on The Johnnies...
https://nypost.com/2018/10/01/why-jay-wright-is-buying-into-the-st-johns-hype/

Also it is good news for the Big East that The Post has started following St. Johns in depth again.

Always got a kick out of the dichotomy of Posts and Times.....the elite and liberal Washington Post/New York Times and its more tabloid-esque bros Washington Times/ New York Post. Still think the powers that be aren't playing us all?
                                                                                           

[Herman Cain]

Always got a kick out of the dichotomy of Posts and Times.....the elite and liberal Washington Post/New York Times and its more tabloid-esque bros Washington Times/ New York Post. Still think the powers that be aren't playing us all?
                                                                                         

Back in the pre internet day, people used to read the WSJ and NY Times on the train ride in and then the Post afternoon edition on the ride home. Page six was a must. 

[nyg]

Per Evan Daniels, he is clear to play. 

[Herman Cain]

Per Evan Daniels, he is clear to play.

https://redstormsports.com/news/2018/10/13/mens-basketball-mustapha-heron-granted-legislative-relief-waiver-by-ncaa.aspx

[brewcity77]

Will definitely make the Johnnies a tougher out. Have to think they probably are a top-half team in the league now.

[Galway Eagle]

Wasn't St. John's defense almost as bad as ours?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Wasn't St. John's defense almost as bad as ours?

No.  They were elite defensivly. Their offense was almost as bad as our defense

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

Umm told you.  This has been know for a while now.

[Billy Hoyle]

Will definitely make the Johnnies a tougher out. Have to think they probably are a top-half team in the league now.

More like favorite.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Best quote I've heard about this. "With Heron getting cleared they've got four really good players. Problem is all four think they're the best player."

I've got SJU as the 3rd best team in the BEast. They have enough talent to win it but I'm not sure how all the pieces fit together. I could see a nightmare scenario for them where they end up in the NIT despite NCAA level talent because of balance and coaching. We'll see.  I think we split the season series with them with the home team winning big in each game. Too bad if true,  I'm tired of losing Big East openers.

[Herman Cain]

Best quote I've heard about this. "With Heron getting cleared they've got four really good players. Problem is all four think they're the best player."

I've got SJU as the 3rd best team in the BEast. They have enough talent to win it but I'm not sure how all the pieces fit together. I could see a nightmare scenario for them where they end up in the NIT despite NCAA level talent because of balance and coaching. We'll see.  I think we split the season series with them with the home team winning big in each game. Too bad if true,  I'm tired of losing Big East openers.

Mullins is a very competitive guy. With these key pieces in place he will make sure the players work toward the greater good. If they don't play together and everyone starts chucking , the scenario you outline is definitely possible.