Five experienced transfers were expected to help make this at least an NCAA Tournament team.
Instead, the Johnnies have yet to resemble such a squad nearing the mid-point of January. A major reason is the underperformance of the newcomers.Of the five transfers, he’s been by far the most consistent, the only one averaging more points this year than last year. He’s one of St. John’s best defenders and has provided needed aggression attacking the basket, shooting 47.1 percent from the field. In many ways, the former Rutgers guard is this team’s X factor: When he reaches double figures, St.
At 6-foot-11 and 260 pounds, Soriano is the inside presence St. John’s has lacked for years. Coming over from Fordham, the Yonkers native is clearly still adjusting to the pace at which the Johnnies play, and how frequently they switch defensively. He has shown progress of late, producing 18 rebounds and seven blocked shots in a recent two-game span against Pittsburgh and DePaul. Foul trouble significantly limited him against Providence.
He has finally begun to show flashes of the player St. John’s thought it was getting. Wheeler scored a season-high 15 points in the loss at Providence. His defensive versatility and activity at both ends of the floor was key in the win over DePaul three days earlier. Maybe this is a sign the Purdue transfer is finding his game, because his performance had yet to match the expectations for such a talented and athletic forward.
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