Zach Braziller
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Sports reporter for the New York Post. Astorian. [email protected]
Joined August 2009
COLUMN for Post Plus: As offseason workouts near for St, John’s, don’t forget how important last year’s team was in building the #sjubb brand and making it a transfer destination:
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Clip from Vice Sports of Rick Pitino at halftime of the St. John's game at Providence. #sjubb was down big, and rallied to win.
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Jalen Brunson blamed himself after scoring 41 in Game 6.
“Me and James, we can't win alone. That's why basketball is played five-on-five. We need everybody to find ways to be better.” - Joel Embiid
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Last year, teams like St. John's and Seton Hall didn't get in because they didn't have enough good wins. This year, North Carolina gets in despite having basically zero quality. It's a moving target. Too much inconsistency.
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Rick Pitino's response to St. John's fans chanting they wanted UConn: "They're drunk." #sjubb.
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Jalen Brunson on Isaiah Hartenstein saying he wouldn't have allowed Trae Young celebration. "He's not here." #Knicks.
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As Jalen Brunson was talking to reporters, Immanuel Quickley yelled out "BrunsHim." Brunson responded by calling him, "Himanuel." #Knicks.
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Hurley said there is a coaches Big East group chat and other coaches are fired up to see how the three teams are doing.
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A Robert Saleh special. Undisciplined, unprepared and outplayed by an inferior opponent at home. What a brutal performance by the #jets.
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Big East is 5-0. Almost like it was a really good league that deserved minimum five teams in the tournament.
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A lot of #yankees fans want Aaron Boone out, which is fine. But Brian Cashman is the one who builds the team and hasn't gotten them to the World Series in 13 years. He's got to be questioned at some point here.
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Dayton feels like a natural fit for the Big East. Really good coach. Great fan base. Strong program. No FBS football. Would add a lot IMO.
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Another gem from Evan Fournier: "That’s why I love New York. They talk shit, but they give you love as well.” #knicks.
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Bobby Bonilla gonna be highest paid player in baseball this year.
The sad part is the Mets will have to pay Bobby Bonilla $1.19 million July 1 regardless.
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Edwin Diaz really is the quintessential #mets closer. He could strike out the side on nine pitches or give up a grand slam, and neither would be a surprise.
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Dan Hurley: “We don’t have a single player who is at UConn because of NIL.”.
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If the #mets don't sign Kumar Rocker, it's an organization failure from the very top on down. Wilpons would get crushed for this, and after a very underwhelming trade deadline, someone has to answer for this.
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Quentin Grimes on diminished role of late since Josh Hart's arrival: “It’s not about minutes. It’s trying to win games. He helps us win games, that’s the main thing." #knikcs.
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James Harden on Kyrie Irving's continued absence: "It's not disappointing at all. It's not disappointing. Ky believes in what he believes in. His family is behind him, we're behind him. That's all that it is." #nets.
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The Nets could win a title and the focus in the city would be on who the Knicks will get in the draft.
No team makes NYC feel this much joy. Not the Yankees, the Mets, the Rangers, Jets, Giants. certainly not the Nets. We unite around the Knicks.
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Big East gets three teams. Second-ranked conference by Ken Pom. League has to be absolutely. furious.
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Source: Big East and MSG have reached contract extension to keep tournament there for next decade. There was an opt-out coming up in a few years. Big East is locked in for the prime days it has held tournament. If Big Ten or ACC want it they’ll need to play a week early.
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What does is say about the ACC that this Virginia team finished third.
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Rick Pitino on RJ Luis: "We would not have that season we had without RJ, but I do think RJ should try and make the NBA. He's reached his potential with us. Now I think the NBA is his calling and we're rooting for him to make the NBA." #sjubb.
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BREAKING: Rick Pitino does it again: High-end four-star guard Simeon Wilcher has committed to St John’s, becoming the highest-rated high school prospect to come to Queens in a decade. #sjubb.
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Big East will end up earning 15 NCAA Tournament units. That equates to approximately $30 million paid out over 6 years. Best performance by far for the league since it was realigned.
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Greg Schiano, asked about the difference between fans reception in Tennessee and Rutgers, said New Jersey has sharper people. “They just get it.” #rfootball.
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Instead of firing manager, instead of trotting out the GM, how about the men who actually make the decisions — both Wilpons — tell the fans why they continually refuse to sign premier players, why they won’t rebuild the right way, why they strive for mediocrity or worse. #mets.
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Quote of the night from Evan Fournier. Asked if he thinks this performance will get him back in the rotation on a permanent basis, he shook his head: "This was like a one-night stand." #knicks.
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Whatever happened to that team that hung 90 on UConn? Probably should've made the NCAA Tournament. #sjubb.
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RIP to a legend and a truly unique individual. Lou Carnesecca has passed away at the age of 99. He will be dearly missed: #sjubb.
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#Mets are 1-6 in September at home against the Marlins, Cubs and Nationals. That’s almost incomprehensible.
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Jalen Brunson apologizes to Lisa Salters on how he responded to her question about his 3-point celebration. Felt it came off as arrogant. But still wouldn't offer any insight into it. "That's between me and my teammates." #kniccks.
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Absurd to think that Iona had Walter Clayton Jr., Nelly Junior Joseph and Daniss Jenkins at the same time. Still convinced that's a Sweet 16 team if it didn't draw UConn.
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Ray Knight ends press conference by going off on Wilpons and his disconnect from the #mets. Says being invited here and speaking to Steve Cohen meant a lot to him.
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Think the debate of who is the biggest star in NY is now over. It's Jalen Brunson followed by everyone else. Can't remember last star who was this beloved. #knicks.
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Leaving practice Josh Hart was walking without a limp. Gave me a things up. Asked how he’s feeling, he said: “Good,” and smiled. #knicks.
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Mountain West getting exposed big time. New Mexico getting hammered. San Diego State was fortunate to get past UAB. Colorado State, Boise State and Nevada out with dismal performances. Good thing this league got six bids like everyone wanted.
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Tom Thibodeau on Jimmy Butler: "I know what he's about, he knows what we're about. Let's go." #Knicks.
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Can’t think of anyone more perfect to be a pro athlete in this city than Josh Hart.
Josh Hart to Reggie Miller: "I don't know if you heard but I think they're saying, 'Fuck you.'"
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Edwin Diaz has been a Met for less than three years, and he probably has had about 10 soul-crushing blown saves. I don't see how you can ever win with this guy. #mets.
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Arkansas has been tougher, played with more grit, and deserves to be in control of this game. Gonzaga on the ropes.
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St John’s is ranked 12 in new AP poll. Highest ranking since 2000. Will face No. 11 Marquette tomorrow and No. 19 UConn Friday. Monster week. #sjubb.
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ESPN announces it has signed Fox play-by-play college basketball announcer Brian Custer. Fox now has an opening. This isn't complicated. John Fanta, an up-and-coming local guy with real passion and contacts, is there.
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Rick Pitino on Chris Mullin: "I'm not what St. John's is about. Chris Mullin is what St. John's is about. He's someone that everyone looks up to for what he's accomplished. He is St. John's." #sjubb.
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Zuby Ejiofor is back, per his father. Told @nypostsports agents and schools have been calling him nonstop for weeks, trying to get him in portal. But they always wanted to return to Queens. He signed a new NIL deal on Friday. #sjubb.
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Julius Randle was taking jumpers at the end of practice open to the media and seemed to look fine. #knicks.
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I don’t think the most optimistic #Mets fans could’ve expected this from Luisangel Acuna. He’s been so good. Billy Eppler deserves a lot of credit for that move.
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Rick Pitino: "My biggest regret in coaching was leaving Providence College. They were two magical years in my life. It was a small Catholic school with a small gym I loved so much. I'm going back to a similar situation. I know I'll love it equally the same." #icmbb.
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#mets are 12-16 since Francisco Lindor got hurt. Feel like deGrom's absence has been talked about much more, but losing Lindor has been a killer, even if he wasn't having a good year.
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You can hear Dan Hurley going off in the UConn locker room in media room.
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Tom Thibodeau on Grimes and others young players: "I can tell you those guys will have major roles." #knicks.
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Dan Hurley says #UConn got hammered by Virginia in a closed door scrimmage preseason. Called it a wake up call.
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I hope #mets fans see this through this offseason. This is about selling tickets and fake contending. Payroll has stayed same. They’ve traded quality prospects rather than spend. You can change the GM but the issue as always are the Wilpons.
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Virginia with a NET of 54 and 2-7 Quad 1 record is in. Doesn't make sense.
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Are the #mets of all teams really being criticized for taking the safe approach with the best pitcher in baseball?.
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Mike Anderson has never had a losing season and it doesn't look he's going to start now. St. John's, sans Mustapha Heron, stuns No. 16 Arizona to go to 11-2. That's a second Quad 1 victory. Wild. #sjubb.
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Donovan Mitchell makes 30 mil next year. #knicks would likely have to unload two of Fournier/Rose/Randle to make it work money-wise.
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Per, @FOXSports, 2021 Gavitt Tipoff Games were the most-watched ever on FS1 – up 13% over 2019 (274,000 vs. 242,000). Game that did the best? St John's-Indiana with 395,000 viewers. #sjubb.
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#Mets responded to worst loss of year by winning four straight. Incredibly impressive road trip at 7-3. Carlos Mendoza has done a terrific job. Gonna be a fun September.
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Tylor Megill is nearing a rehab assignment. Buck Showalter said it’s not out of the question he could make a start for #mets during road trip.
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Virginia is just the first example of what an awful job the committee did. More on the way. So many errors in seeding.
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Right now the #mets are a bad team. They don’t hit. Pitching has regressed. Dealing with some key injuries. Ugly all-around.very few positives at the moment.
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What a win for St. Peter's and Shaheen Holloway. Few guys are as universally respected in NYC/NJ as him. That's the biggest win for a local team in I don't know how long. Incredible.
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St Johns assistant coach Matt Abdelmassih is officially out at St Johns. Headed to Nebraska with Fred Hoiberg. Major loss for the program. #sjubb.
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If you are still wondering why Tom Thibodeau never trusted Obi Toppin, rewatch the end of that game. Celtics hunted him on defense and ate him up.
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So still no Barry Bonds, Mark McGuire or Roger Clemens while Bud Selig, who looked the other way during the steroid era, is in for some reason that makes no sense. I'll tweet this every year. Also Tony La Russa is in, and he was greatly aided by McGuire. Again, makes no sense.
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Shaheen Holloway broke the news to Saint Peter's players this afternoon, per source. Wanted to make sure they heard from him before it got out. #shbb.
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Just a reminder, Providence didn't play three of its toughest games, at Creighton, at Seton Hall and home for UConn, en route to edging Villanova for regular season crown.
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Rick Pitino: "I'm really proud of this victory. The Garden was electric again tonight." #sjubb.
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Rick Pitino on Kadary: “Easiest great player I’ve coached by far. He owns up to everything, he listens, he’s highly intelligent. … First triple-double [for a St. John's player] since Ron Artest and he won’t even pat himself on the back one bit.” #sjubb.
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Just a great story, and Jose Alvarado remains close to those that have helped him along the way. Told he is donating 12 new glass backboards to his high school, Christ the King.
Jose Alvarado went undrafted out of Georgia Tech. He battled for a two-way contract with NOLA. He recorded 70+ steals in <900 minutes — the only NBA rookie ever to do so. Two weeks ago, he signed a 4-year, $6.5M deal. He just got invited to the Puerto Rican national team.
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LJ Figueroa is staying at St. John's, he announced on Instagram. Source said it was decided today. Huge news for new coach Mike Anderson. #sjubb.
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Saint Peter's gave this area more over the last 10 days than anyone else -- not St. John's, not Seton Hall, not Rutgers, not Iona -- has in 23 years. Just a remarkable run.
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