The Torch · May 1, 2019
What Mike Anderson Brings to St. John’s?
Mike Anderson (Center) asked for Eli Wright,Mustapha Heron and LJ Figueroa to join him during his introductory press conference
When Chris Mullin stepped down as head coach of the St. John’s Men’s Basketball team, St. John’s Athletic Director Mike Cragg had to act quickly, but he also had to get this next hire right. After the position was turned down by Loyola-Chicago head coach Porter Moser and Iona head coach Tim Cluess took his name out of the hat, the options looked slim. However, the Red Storm ended up with a coach who, on paper, seems more than qualified.