The Family Smith

02/14/23 • 42 min

It wasn't just a basketball coach St. John's hired back in 1964. It was much more. It was the Family Smith. The Smiths were just as much a part of the basketball program as the players throughout the years. On today's episode we hear from a very special guest with a unique perspective of St. John's basketball over the decades -- Adrienne Smith -- who is joined by her husband Jim and daughter Meghan. But first, we have head coach Pat McKenzie back with us for another timely update on the season.

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Fast Break #3 -- Joe Mucha

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For today's Fast Break episode we have one of the very first people to meet Coach Smith during the interview process for the head basketball coaching position at St. John's -- Joe Mucha. Joe was an instrumental piece in the foundation of what Johnnie basketball would be in the coming decades. In today's Fast Break episode, we hear from Joe about his decision to come to Collegeville, some of his other suitors, and the team's style of play before Coach Smith showed up on campus.

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Fast Break #4 -- Bob Alpers

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Athletic director, golf coach, assistant basketball coach just to name a few of the spaces today's guest has occupied over the course of his long-tenured St. John's career. Those who know St. John's, know Bob Alpers. In this fast break episode, we hear about Bob's first experience at SJU, joining the basketball program and some creative weight distribution.