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Post by sharkey on Oct 17, 2020 19:13:37 GMT -5
Great interview by Pitino. The guest from Kentucky that Guy had on his podcast said he would have great press conferences and be brutally honest. Well he was spot on about being brutally honest. Interesting takes on scheduling, fundraising and how covid had a impact on recruiting. Exciting times ahead
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Post by iona1984 on Oct 17, 2020 19:20:21 GMT -5
My takeaway from the interview...Matt & Chambers have the best offices..the lockers rooms are a dump..been there since Valvano...time for supporters/Alumni to step up
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Post by imagael on Oct 17, 2020 19:23:07 GMT -5
He is definitely committed to taking our program to a higher level. Exciting!
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Post by ic59 on Oct 17, 2020 20:08:20 GMT -5
Don't know when the interview was conducted, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't tonight. Probably before the Covid spike, since RP spoke about practices going on. Nevertheless, it was enjoyable. Things I learned: 1. Junior Joseph hasn't arrived, yet. Visa problem and quarantine involved. 2. Van Eyck not cleared to practice, if there were practices. 3. Downplayed expectations for Year One, though it sounded like coach speak to me. 4. Need guys with pro potential, and on present roster (if I heard correctly) the only guy mentioned was Osborn Shema, if he adds about 30 lbs. of muscle. 5. Starters sounded like,PG-Gist,OG-Ross, C-Brown, SF-JeanLouis or Rowe, and PF-Koroma. For some reason, I think he's hiding Chavez, just a feeling. 6. It's amazing all the contacts he has. 7. Iona will be his final job ( ). 8. No doubt that he has developed many Pro Players. 9. Not sure if this was said "tongue in cheek" but he likes to recruit front court players from overseas, and back court guys from the NE. 10. Looks for guys with pro potential, but are not yet complete players. That's where Player Development comes in. If they were complete players, they'd end up at Kentucky. 11. Other than the AD's and Women's HC's offices, the rest are a "dump". No upgrade since Valvano. 12. He's raised about $150,000 from Kentucky and Louisville people. Bottom line, I came away with the opinion that he'll run a more open program than TC. Would like to know when the interview was conducted, and have to add that Vin Parise did a great job.
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Post by sharkey on Oct 17, 2020 20:08:52 GMT -5
Still 5 weeks until season starts but based on his comments i think the starting 5 as of today.
Gist Ross Rowe Koroma Shema
Need to get Van Eyck healthy and Joseph on campus, who he believes will contribute right away.
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Post by GuyF on Oct 17, 2020 20:39:23 GMT -5
I59, the interview was live.
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Post by Joebird on Oct 17, 2020 20:54:21 GMT -5
Can you listen to a replay of this?
IC59 based on what Casey Stanley said I don’t think they are happy with Chavez’s defense.
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Post by epatrick on Oct 17, 2020 20:56:33 GMT -5
I59, the interview was live. Any video or recording or transcript available?
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Post by jerseygael on Oct 17, 2020 21:04:31 GMT -5
I believe Pitino said he thought our backcourt could be the best in the Northeast yet he wasn't happy with either Gist or Ross's defense right now
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Post by GuyF on Oct 17, 2020 21:12:30 GMT -5
Recording should be available tomorrow.
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Post by epatrick on Oct 17, 2020 21:47:46 GMT -5
Recording should be available tomorrow. Thanks, Guy.
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Post by ic59 on Oct 18, 2020 6:57:22 GMT -5
Things of concern: 1. I thought that it wasn't live, because the "Spike" was not mentioned. 2. Since Junior Joseph hasn't arrived, I'm guessing he can't play until the Fall semester is over (exams). And it wasn't asked when he's expected to arrive. 3. Dylan is still out, post op, and we don't know when he'll be on the court. 4. If Gist and Ross turn out to be a VG backcourt, then that tells me that RP is indeed a great coach.
Again, concerns aside, enthusiasm reigns in New Ro.
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Post by GuyF on Oct 18, 2020 9:58:52 GMT -5
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Post by GuyF on Oct 18, 2020 10:00:13 GMT -5
Joseph could be on campus by next week. He has been taking Iona classes online I believe.
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Post by ic59 on Oct 18, 2020 10:27:15 GMT -5
Joseph could be on campus by next week. He has been taking Iona classes online I believe. Guy, that is great news. When Shema is on the court we need some bulk, which Nelly will provide.
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