Metta World Peace
St. John’s Will Win NCAA Tourney!!!
… Says Star SJU Alum
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The NCAA Match Choice Committee screwed St. John’s, nevertheless it would 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 chopping down the nets!
“It is senseless. I do not know the way we had been a 5 seed,” World Peace informed Babcock on Monday. “I assumed 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 Massive East Championship recreation.
It was St. John’s second win over Connecticut this season, and their twenty first victory out of 23 video games in opposition to Massive East opponents.
Now, the Johnnies, additionally BE common season champs, should play in one of many infamous 5-12 video games in opposition to Northern Iowa … with Kansas doubtless ready within the wings.
If the Crimson 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 straightforward path to the Remaining 4 in Indy … however one MWP ain’t sweatin’.
“St. John’s is gonna win a Nationwide title, proper. St. John’s is gonna win a Nationwide title. It’ll be a bit of tougher, and it will be a bit of simpler on the opposite aspect. You see St. John’s, you see our Participant of the 12 months, Defensive Participant of the 12 months, Tutorial Scholar, you see our Senior,” World Peace stated, referencing SJU star Ejiofor’s tooth.
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 general decide in ’99 NBA Draft.
Pitino’s squad suggestions off simply after 4PM PT on Friday!