Jeff Jacobs tells the story of Shamika Jackson, the best player to come out of the state of Connecticut in a decade. Geno passed on her.

In other Geno news -- last night St. Joe's coach Phil Martelli was on PTI. When asked how he deals with the pressure of being undefeated, Martelli said he relies on frequent advice from coach Auriemma, his best friend. When asked if St. Joe's is the best team in the country, he said the UConn women might be better.

In today's Philly Inquirer, Geno talks about St. Joe's.