Metta World Peace Says St. John’s Was Snubbed, Will Dance Next Year!

Metta World Peace says St. John’s was snubbed by the NCAA Tourney committee, however he is not trippin’ … ‘trigger the previous Crimson Storm star says the squad might be dancing subsequent season!

TMZ Sports activities talked to the Queens-born, ex-SJU and NBA star after St. John’s was overlooked of the 68-team area, regardless of ending with a 20-13 (11-9 within the Huge East) document. St. Johns received 6 of their final 7, with the one loss coming to UCONN, the #1 general seed.

Stunwell, the Huge East, one of the crucial proficient and aggressive conferences within the sport, was disrespected … solely receiving 3 bids, whereas SJU and Seton Corridor had been shafted.

“Rick Pitino is getting it going back in the right direction,” Metta informed us earlier this week. “It was unfortunate, but I think next year, they’ll go to the NCAA tournament.”

In fact, if anybody can do it, it is Pitino. The legendary coach, who simply completed his first season in Queens, has been to seven Remaining Fours … and received two NCAA titles. He has over 850 collegiate wins. Rick’s additionally hung out within the NBA, with teaching the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics.

Talking of teaching, Metta — who performed at St. John’s from 1997 to 1999 — is not any stranger to the sidelines himself. MWP has served as an assistant for Cal State L.A.’s girls’s basketball staff.