Metta World Peace
St. John’s Will Win NCAA Tourney!!!
… Says Star SJU Alum
Revealed
TMZSports.com
The NCAA Event Choice Committee screwed St. John’s, however it does not make a little bit of distinction, based on former SJU star Metta World Peace … who tells TMZ Sports activities the hoopers from Jamaica, Queens will quickly be reducing down the nets!
“It makes no sense. I don’t know how we were a 5 seed,” World Peace informed Babcock on Monday. “I thought St. John’s was going to be a one-seed.”
Many faculty basketball followers had been shocked when the Johnnies had been named a 5-seed on Sunday … a day after working UCONN, a 2-seed, out of Madison Sq. Backyard the day earlier than within the Large East Championship recreation.
It was St. John’s second win over Connecticut this season, and their twenty first victory out of 23 video games towards Large East opponents.
Now, the Johnnies, additionally BE common season champs, should play in one of many infamous 5-12 video games towards Northern Iowa … with Kansas possible ready within the wings.
If the Purple Storm squad had been to outlive the primary week, Cameron Boozer and Duke will virtually definitely be there for an enormous Candy 16 tilt.
Something however a simple path to the Last 4 in Indy … however one MWP ain’t sweatin’.
“St. John’s is gonna win a National title, right. St. John’s is gonna win a National title. It’s going to be a little harder, and it’s going to be a little easier on the other side. You see St. John’s, you see our Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Academic Scholar, you see our Senior,” World Peace stated, referencing SJU star Zuby Ejiofor.
In fact, Metta might not precisely be partial. He (often known as Ron Artest on the time) starred at St. John’s from 1997 to 1999 … earlier than he was the sixteenth total choose in ’99 NBA Draft.
Pitino’s squad suggestions off simply after 4PM PT on Friday!
