Big East Conference Results/ NCAA/NIT/CBI

[brewcity77]

They will probably update tomorrow.

They update every day.

[Herman Cain]

NCAA is a little slow on the NET updates. Here is the update through the Saturday January 5 games:
20   St. John's
22   Marquette   
34   Villanova   
38   Seton Hall   
48   Creighton   
57   Butler   
80   Xavier   
91   Providence   
94   Georgetown   
141   DePaul   

[Herman Cain]

NCAA got caught up on NET rankings. Here they are after Sundays games:
21      Marquette   
23      St. John's
33      Villanova   
47      Seton Hall   
50      Creighton   
57      Butler   
80      Xavier   
96      Georgetown   
98      Providence   
125      DePaul   

[Herman Cain]

The Johnnies versus Villanova tonight. New York media starting to pay attention which is a good thing for the league.
https://nypost.com/2019/01/07/st-johns-is-getting-its-chance-to-shake-up-the-big-easts-hierarchy/

[Herman Cain]

Johnnies up by 2  over Nova at the Pavillion with 7:43 left first. Great camera angles by FS1.

[Herman Cain]

The Johnnies up 5 at the Half . Ponds and Paschall having big games.

[Mr. Nielsen]

12-0 run by Villanova.

[Herman Cain]

Nova up 1 with 1:48. Phil Booth stepping up.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Hate SJU decision not to foul there with 35 seconds left.

[Nukem2]

Hate SJU decision not to foul there with 35 seconds left.

Nova. prevails

[Herman Cain]

Villanova comes out on top 76-71. They are now 3-0 in conference play. The Johnnies almost stole one on the road. Was a very good game to watch.

[brewcity77]

Two thoughts...was that not a three by Clark? Also, even in losses St John's is starting to look legit. They were poor in non-con, despite the record, but are starting to show they can play.

[IrwinFletcher]

Two thoughts...was that not a three by Clark? Also, even in losses St John's is starting to look legit. They were poor in non-con, despite the record, but are starting to show they can play.

If that was us at Nova, our fans would be whining that we choked on it and that Wojo can't manage end of game situations.  8 point lead with under 10 to go and you can't score.

[LoudMouth]

If that was us at Nova, our fans would be whining that we choked on it and that Wojo can't manage end of game situations.  8 point lead with under 10 to go and you can't score.

The only difference is I don't think Mullin can actually coach

[Herman Cain]

The only difference is I don't think Mullin can actually coach

Comments from The Johnnie players and Mullin after the game.
https://nypost.com/2019/01/08/no-24-st-johns-stumbles-down-the-stretch-in-loss-to-villanova/

[Mr. Nielsen]

Two thoughts...was that not a three by Clark? Also, even in losses St John's is starting to look legit. They were poor in non-con, despite the record, but are starting to show they can play.

The ref said it was a two right away. I'm surprised that they did not review it.

[Golden Avalanche]

The only difference is I don't think Mullin can actually coach

+1

[Floorslapper]

The only difference is I don't think Mullin can actually coach

Yet we are 4-4 against Mullin since he took over the St. John's program, 1-year after Wojo started at MU.

Let's not become that cheesy fanbase that thinks we are better than we are, when we haven't won an NCAA tournament game since 2013.

[BM1090]

I haven't seen anything that indicates Mullin is better than Wojo.

But I also haven't seen anything to indicate that Mullin can't coach. I know it looks like street ball at times but with his roster, 5 out is pretty much what they need to be running.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

I haven't seen anything that indicates Mullin is better than Wojo.

But I also haven't seen anything to indicate that Mullin can't coach. I know it looks like street ball at times but with his roster, 5 out is pretty much what they need to be running.

He often isn't even the one coaching in the huddles.  He steps aside and his assistants do the talking. 

[Loose Cannon]

He often isn't even the one coaching in the huddles.  He steps aside and his assistants do the talking.

Yeah, he has a strange style.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Yeah, he has a strange style.

I watch a lot of college basketball.  You occasionally see assistants jump in after the head coach as said his bit in a huddle, but you rarely see assistants run the whole thing.  Mullin usually is standing in the background while his assistants run the game planning. 

It definitely seems strange to me, and perhaps suggests that Mullin is more the figurehead and recruiter, and less of an Xs and Os guy.

[Goose]

Have no idea of Mullin can coach worth a lick or not, but he definitely should have learned a great from Don Nelson. Aside from their drinking together, they were very close during their time at Golden State. Nelson knows ball and I would assume Mullin would have learned something during that time.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

So Mullin is to Nelson as Wojo is to Coach K, minus the alcoholism?

[Loose Cannon]

Have no idea of Mullin can coach worth a lick or not, but he definitely should have learned a great from Don Nelson. Aside from their drinking together, they were very close during their time at Golden State. Nelson knows ball and I would assume Mullin would have learned something during that time.

Absolutely agree, he knows BB and learned much from people he played with and against.  I have met some people who have difficulty in communicating in a Plain and encompassing manner.  I certainly would not judge that's the case here, just the coaching style seems different.

But like most things the bottom line is the acid test.  And right now things look real bright for St Johns.