Johnnies Fans, Is LoVett Leaving?

[NJRedman]

um, if someone is saying everyone is jumping the gun, it seems to me that something is happening, just hasn't happened yet.

So because the beat writer says no decision has been made you assume that means a decision HAS been made?

[stever20]

um, if someone is saying everyone is jumping the gun, it seems to me that something is happening, just hasn't happened yet.

So because the beat writer says no decision has been made you assume that means a decision HAS been made?

If nothing was happening wouldn't they just say there is nothing to this at all whatsoever? Not everyone is jumping the gun.

[hoops22]

This started when Ron Mvouika posted a photo of the team at a bowling alley with the caption "regardless on how it goes down, you always gonna see us unified. Don't ever doubt a Johnnie". Everyone was in the picture except for LoVett. Then LoVett had a tweet saying "I'm just gonna sip my tea and watch this happen" So then some speculation started about what exactly was going on. LoVett didn't quash the rumors. His next tweet said something like "I like California, I like New York, I like Chicago, but I love Indiana" Personally I think if a guy is committed to a team he doesn't let speculation go on like this, he puts an end to it. There are some posters on other St. John's forums that seem pretty wired, and you can tell they don't seem certain about what's going on either. My guess is, LoVett knows he has other options and is considering them. Whether he leaves or not, who knows? But it's not helpful at a time when Mullin is trying to lure high quality recruits into the program. If LoVett is truly committed to the team, he should put an end to the speculation soon. Like today.

If he posted that it wasn't on twitter last night and the SJU beat writer has said everyone is jumping the gun.

He posted it on twitter late last night. LoVett is into social media, he has over 27,000 followers on twitter. He knows there's a lot of buzz on this topic. If there's nothing to it, why not just put it to bed instead of letting it become a distraction? I'm not saying he's leaving, but I don't think it's anywhere near 100% he's staying either.

[NJRedman]

This started when Ron Mvouika posted a photo of the team at a bowling alley with the caption "regardless on how it goes down, you always gonna see us unified. Don't ever doubt a Johnnie". Everyone was in the picture except for LoVett. Then LoVett had a tweet saying "I'm just gonna sip my tea and watch this happen" So then some speculation started about what exactly was going on. LoVett didn't quash the rumors. His next tweet said something like "I like California, I like New York, I like Chicago, but I love Indiana" Personally I think if a guy is committed to a team he doesn't let speculation go on like this, he puts an end to it. There are some posters on other St. John's forums that seem pretty wired, and you can tell they don't seem certain about what's going on either. My guess is, LoVett knows he has other options and is considering them. Whether he leaves or not, who knows? But it's not helpful at a time when Mullin is trying to lure high quality recruits into the program. If LoVett is truly committed to the team, he should put an end to the speculation soon. Like today.

If he posted that it wasn't on twitter last night and the SJU beat writer has said everyone is jumping the gun.

He posted it on twitter late last night. LoVett is into social media, he has over 27,000 followers on twitter. He knows there's a lot of buzz on this topic. If there's nothing to it, why not just put it to bed instead of letting it become a distraction? I'm not saying he's leaving, but I don't think it's anywhere near 100% he's staying either.

But instead of freaking out like Exiled RedMan is doing and getting everyone else to freak out why not let it just play itself out?

[DudeAnon]

Would he have to sit out a year if he transferred? I can't imagine he would want to sit out 2 years without playing a single game, but who knows.

[RedStormHoops]

Would he have to sit out a year if he transferred? I can't imagine he would want to sit out 2 years without playing a single game, but who knows.

I personally think he's staying. Give it a few days

[NJRedman]

Would he have to sit out a year if he transferred? I can't imagine he would want to sit out 2 years without playing a single game, but who knows.

I personally think he's staying. Give it a few days

I agree, and even if he decides to go it's no big deal. Im going to root for the team no matter what. If a kid is unhappy at the school let them leave! It's their lives not ours. Any player deserves to be somewhere they are happy.

[Rum_Ham]

He is at the Georgetown game, probably a good sign

[ChestRockwell85]

He is at the Georgetown game, probably a good sign

That is a very good sign. Thanks for sharing. I really want to see LoVett stick around. If everybody who is supposed to be playing at SJU next year is playing, the Johnnies are going to be good. I would love to see that.

[Rum_Ham]

He is at the Georgetown game, probably a good sign

That is a very good sign. Thanks for sharing. I really want to see LoVett stick around. If everybody who is supposed to be playing at SJU next year is playing, the Johnnies are going to be good. I would love to see that.

Exactly, plus LoVett would be the only true point guard on the roster next year and should see around 30 minutes a game right away. Sitting another year as a transfer when he could start for what should be a much improved St John's team would be a bizarre decision.