When Chris Mullin accepted the position as head coach of the basketball team at his alma mater, St. John’s University, the first thing he stressed was how he wanted to re-build the Queens program by dominating New York City.
Once upon a time, St. John’s was filled with city players, like Mullin himself or Mark Jackson. But recently, the Johnnies haven’t focused on the top talents in the tri-state area. Instead, the best city players have headed to high major schools across the country, searching for stability and more exposure.
Enter point guard Shamorie Ponds.
The 6’1,” 170 pound point guard from Brooklyn, NY committed to St.