Three takeaways from an energetic St. John’s win over Mercer

Wendell CruzThe Johnnies began the 2019-20 season with an energized and impressive victory over the Mercer Bears on November 6, 2019 [RECAP].

In warmups, fans received a glimpse of what was to come.

After a short layup drill, the Red Storm went into three-player weaves. The players rotated so that each player made an entry pass, then a pass off while driving to the hoop, then the third making the lay-up.

Ball movement is clearly being emphasized by new head coach, Mike Anderson.

Prior to the start of the game, one long-time season ticket holder shared his assessment, having observed a recent practice, saying, “it’s gonna be a long year. We have two studs, an improved Josh Roberts and several…