St. John's set to storm East
Does St. John's? Anthony Mason Jr. should put up All-Big East numbers if he can stay healthy. Power forward Justin Burrell could be looking at a double-double season. Malik Boothe is a small but tenacious point guard.
D.J. Kennedy and Paris Horne provide versatility at the wing while Sean Evans and Dele Coker give St. John's a couple of big-bodied post-players who can score.
"I think we're long and athletic, that will be our strength," said Roberts.
The weakness, however, is depth behind the Boothe, a 5-foot-7 point guard from Christ the King who is utterly fearless. Freshmen Quincy Roberts and TyShawn Edmondson will battle for the back spot.
Roberts said he believes his team can finish around .500 in the league and with a winning record overall. The non-conference schedule is softer than dove feathers, but the league is brutal.
"We have the right foundation," said Roberts. "This is the future of St. John's."
lenn.robbins@nypost.com
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