Seton Hall Basketball: 2018-19 season preview for the Pirates

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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 08: Sandro Mamukelashvili #23 of the Seton Hall Pirates celebrates his shot in the first half against the Butler Bulldogs during quarterfinals of the Big East Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 8, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Key Reserves

SO Sandro Mamukelashivili

The 6’10 forward played in just about every game last season for Seton Hall, averaging a couple of points and rebounds in just under 10 mpg. He’ll certainly get more minutes as one of the first bigs off the bench, who has shown in very limited time that he could spread the floor by hitting long-range jumpers. That would be a change of pace for a Pirates team whose forwards tend to operate in the post.

JR Romaro Gill

A Junior College transfer, Gill redshirted last season as he continues to get acclimated to the college game. He may honestly not figure into Seton Hall’s plans but at 7’2 and 250+ pounds, the coaching staff will have to see if he can make an impact for the newly formed frontcourt. It’s more important after three-star center prospect Valdir Manuel spurned the team for St. Joe’s this summer.

FR Jared Rhoden

The Bronx native is a 6’6 shooting guard who fits Seton Hall’s defensive style perfectly, as his physical nature and toughness allow him to defender multiple spots out on the perimeter. Rhoden should get double-figure minutes without issue and the hope is that he provides solid depth for the Pirates.

FR Anthony Nelson

Seton Hall’s starting five looks pretty set but there’s an opening for a true point guard if McKnight isn’t the answer. Nelson is a four-star combo guard with experience leading offenses in high school and may sneak into the first five if he’s ready as a freshman. If that happens, McKnight would slide to the two-spot and Powell at the three, while Cale becomes the sixth-man.

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