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1. This former Redmen was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in 1990 and was later traded to the Sixers, where he teamed in the front court with such luminaries as Charles Barkley and Manute Bol. Who is this former Johnnie's forward who later became an All-Star with the Nets?
2. This player was selected in the second round of the 1994 draft, and later had a short career as a journeyman forward for four seasons. He finished his St. John's career ranked ninth all-time in blocks with 73. He graduated under Coach Mahoney. Who was this St. John's forward?
3. This player brought St. John's back into the national limelight in the 1980s. He played his high school ball at Xaverian in Brooklyn, and led St. John's to the 1985 Final Four. This Naismith Award winning forward was drafted what number in the 1985 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors?
4. This Canadian center battled Patrick Ewing of Georgetown in the mid 1980s and later had a long NBA career. How many championship rings does Bill Wennington own?
5. St. John's great Mark Jackson had a stellar career in Queens, and went on to become an NBA great. Which UCLA point guard was traded from the Pacers to the Clippers, for the services of Mark Jackson?
6. Felipe Lopez was rated the best prep player in high school in 1994. "Sports Illustrated" did a cover story on this Dominican dandy. Which high school did Lopez attend?
7. This point guard dazzled the Garden crowd during his tenure at St. John's. This high scoring guard who teamed along with Ron Artest had an unusual facial accessory during the 2000 season. What was this accessory that fans at the Garden were seen wearing cheering on their Johnnie's?
8. Ron Artest was a powerhouse at St. John's, with his combination of guard skills and the brute force of a power forward. He led St. John's to the 2000 Elite Eight. His much maligned NBA career has been well documented. Which team drafted Ron Artest?
9. Walter Berry was the National Player of the Year in 1986. He transferred from a two-year school and immediately left a major impact on the Big East. What was this high scoring forward's nickname?
10. Tragically, St. John's lost one of their all-time greats when Malik Sealy was lost in an auto accident in 2000. He was a favorite at Alumni Hall and later went on to have a very good NBA career. What dubious distinction did Malik earn while playing with the Pacers?
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