Willard mentioned an interesting development after the game — playing Michael Nzei at the five. The 6-foot-8 forward is just 205 pounds but could find success at center if the Pirates roll with a small-ball lineup. Nzei is thin, but maybe the best pure post scorer on the team and could inject some life into the offense.
Seton Hall needed a win in a bad way when it took on St. John's on Sunday after a three-game losing streak. The Pirates took care of business with a convincing 86-73 victory, with several players shining and some new stories developing.