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Storm's Steve Lavin returns with healthy bunch of recruits

Originally published: September 22, 2012 6:09 PM
Updated: September 22, 2012 6:22 PM
By GREG LOGAN  greg.logan@newsday.com

Head coach Steve Lavin of the St. John's

Photo credit: Getty Images | Head coach Steve Lavin of the St. John's Red Storm talks to his players during a timeout against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament. (March 17, 2011)

The good news for St. John's basketball coach Steve Lavin is that he remains cancer-free after undergoing prostate cancer surgery last October, and he has a clean bill of health to return to the bench after coaching only four games last season. The good news for Red Storm fans is that Lavin's break from coaching was spent recruiting as well as recovering.

Former assistant Mike Dunlap coached...

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