St. John’s lands ‘bruiser’ Damien Sears as Anderson builds team in his image

A pattern is developing. New St. John’s coach Mike Anderson’s first two recruits have similarities: hard-nosed players who defend and can be described as gritty. They fit his nickname, “Iron Mike.â€� First was three-star point guard John McGriff, a 5-foot-9 high school recruit known for his on-ball