In this episode of Amazin’ Conversations, Jay Horwitz sits down with Saint John’s Basketball General Manager Matt Abdelmassih — a lifelong Mets fan who has helped rebuild the Red Storm into a national powerhouse alongside Hall of Famer Rick Pitino.

Matt talks about naming his son Shea, growing up at Mets games, witnessing iconic moments like the Mike Piazza 9/11 home run, and how his career in college basketball mirrors lessons he learned from the Mets and his mentors.

Jay and Matt also dive deep into:
• Building a modern college basketball roster
• How NIL + the transfer portal changed everything
• What it’s really like working for Rick Pitino
• The bond between Saint John’s and Mets legend John Franco
• Handling pressure, expectations, and New York fans
• How the Garden has come roaring back for St. John’s

A must-watch for Mets fans, college hoops fans, and anyone fascinated by the new era of roster building.

Let’s Go Mets. Let’s Go Johnnies.

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