Scouting Seton Hall commit Jahari Long
Seton Hall added the second member of its 2020 class over the weekend, as Episcopal (TX) point guard Jahari Long followed in Dimingus Stevens’ footsteps and committed to the Pirates. Let’s learn a little more about Seton Hall’s newest commit. Name: Jahari Long Position: Point Guard Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 165 pounds 247Sports Industry Generated Composite Rank: 3 stars, 0.8864 rating, No. 212 nationally, No. 39 point...
Scouting Seton Hall commit Dimingus Stevens
Seton Hall secured its first 2020 commitment on Thursday night, as three-star Woodrow Wilson High School (DC) wing Dimingus Stevens picked the Pirates over a handful of other power conference offers. Let’s get to know Seton Hall’s newest recruit with a scouting breakdown. Name: Dimingus Stevens Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 180 pounds 247Sports Industry Generated Composite Rank: 3 stars,...
Seton Hall lands 2020 DC wing Dimingus Stevens
After months of waiting, Seton Hall has its first Class of 2020 commitment. Three-star Woodrow Wilson High School (DC) guard/forward Dimingus Stevens picked the Pirates over offers from Boston College, Maryland, Temple and Virginia Tech. Assistant coach Tony Skinn was Stevens’ primary recruiter throughout the process. Welcome to the newest addition to @SetonHallMBB, Dimingus Stevens (@Flyboyming)! Can’t wait to see what the...
Pirate Preview: Palpable buzz surrounding men’s basketball
Coming off a season that came to a disappointing end in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, the Pirates are primed to be the best teams in the Big East in 2019-20. The Setonian’s Tyler Calvaruso, Justin Sousa, Kevin Kopf and Kyle Beck take a look at what’s in store for Seton Hall next season. 1.) What does the return of Myles Powell mean for Seton Hall heading into next season? Everyone: It is impossible to overstate...
Seton Hall’s non-conference schedule is shaping up to be arguably the toughest in program history
With expectations surrounding Seton Hall at an all-time high heading into the 2019-20 season, coach Kevin Willard has put together a monster non-conference schedule that will test his team and put them in a position to control its own destiny once the NCAA Tournament rolls around. Even before the blockbuster addition of likely preseason No. 1 Michigan State in the Gavitt Games at the Prudential Center on Nov. 14, Seton Hall’s...
Seton Hall’s 2019-20 non-conference schedule shaping up to be toughest in program history
With expectations surrounding Seton Hall at an all-time high heading into the 2019-20 season, coach Kevin Willard has put together a monster non-conference schedule that will test his team and put them in a position to control their own destiny once the NCAA Tournament rolls around. Even before the blockbuster addition of likely preseason No. 1 Michigan State in the Gavitt Games at the Prudential Center on Nov. 14, Seton Hall’s...
Myles Powell will return to Seton Hall for senior year
After spending the last month testing the NBA draft waters, Seton Hall star Myles Powell has elected to return to South Orange for his senior year. Following a workout at the Roc Nation pro day in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Powell announced that he was staying in school to play one last season with the Pirates. https://twitter.com/Myles_MBP_23/status/1133863154121728000 Throughout the draft process, Powell participated in the G-League...
Gill brings back valuable lessons from NCAA Leadership Forum
Although the Seton Hall men’s basketball team’s time in Jacksonville, Fla. was cut short in a first-round loss to Wofford in the NCAA Tournament, Romaro Gill found himself back in the Sunshine State a few weeks later. The Pirates’ 7-foot-2 center for the Pirates was the only Big East men’s athlete to be invited to take part in the 2019 NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum. The event took place from April 11 to 14 in Orlando, Fla. and...
Seton Hall lands Canisius transfer Takal Molson
On April 17, Seton Hall added additional guard depth behind Quincy McKnight and Anthony Nelson with the announcement that former Canisius guard Takal Molson is transferring into the program. A New York native, Molson was a member of the MAAC All-Rookie team in 2017-18 and was named conference Rookie of the Year after averaging 12.6 points, five rebounds and 2.6 assists in 33 starts. He was the fourth freshman in program history to...
Now is not the time for Kevin Willard to leave Seton Hall
It was only a matter of time before schools in search of a new head coach came calling about Seton Hall’s Kevin Willard. With next season shaping up to be a special one, now is not the time for Kevin Willard to leave Seton Hall. Sarah Yenesel/Photography Editor According to reports, Willard is at the top of Virginia Tech’s list following the departure of Buzz Williams to Texas A&M. The Hokies are coming off a Sweet 16 appearance,...
Powell caps campaign with All-American honorable mention
With the Associated Press All-American teams coming out on Tuesday morning, Myles Powell was able to wrap up his stellar season with a cherry on top. Seton Hall’s superstar, although he was not named to the first, second, or third Team All-American, he was named as an honorable mention. He joins a list of just 10 other Pirates to earn the distinction. Myles Powell was named an All-America Honorable Mention selection following a...
Is Willard on his way out?
Virginia Tech eyeing Seton Hall head coach to fill vacancy Following arguably his most impressive coaching job in nine years at Seton Hall, Kevin Willard is finally garnering attention for Power 5 head coaching vacancies. According to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports, Virginia Tech is eyeing Willard to replace Buzz Williams, who bolted for Texas A&M after leading the Hokies to a Sweet 16 appearance this past season. Kevin Willard has...