Even before the 2018-19 season tipped off there was excitement building in Queens.
First came the news that Shamorie Ponds, St. John’s electric guard who was just coming off a sensational sophomore season in which he not only led the team in scoring but the entire BIG EAST as well, was withdrawing his name from NBA Draft consideration and was returning to the Johnnies for his junior season.
Then if that wasn’t reason enough for Red Storm Nation to raise a glass in celebration, Mustapha Heron, the splendid transfer from Auburn, was granted a waiver by the NCAA, thus making him eligible to play immediately for St.