On Greene: A smooth, deft combo guard ranked as high as the No. 41 shooting guard in his recruiting class ... noted for his quickness and playmaking skills on offense and in transition ... a floor general/shooting guard with the ability to get into the lane and pull up, or dish and create for others ... a hard-nosed defender who adds length and speed to "Chicago toughness" ... possesses the ability to guard all perimeter positions.

Steve Lavin On Greene: "Phil is a valuable addition to our backcourt. He has a strong work ethic, and has displayed an aptitude for both scoring and sound decision making. His length, speed and quickness makes him a nice fit for our uptempo style of play."

At IMG Academy: Scored 24.5 points per game with 6.3 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 3.0 steals as a senior at IMG Academy in 2010-11 ... lead IMG to a 35-16 record in his final season ... received squad MVP honors ... participated in the NeXt All-American Classic on April 3 in Chicago, scoring nine points to lead the Got NeXt squad to a 109-100 victory ... contributed 11 points in the April 30 Chicago United Hoops Classic benefiting the Norm Van Lier Scholarship Fund, a contest which pits Windy City high school stars from the West Side against standouts from the South Side, like Greene ... averaged 19.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 3.0 steals as a junior ... his coach at IMG was Vince Walden.

Personal: Phillip Edward Greene IV ... born in Chicago, Ill. ... son of LaToyria Robinson and Philip Greene III ... has one brother, Jamaari Greene (5) ... chose St. John's because of head coach Steve Lavin, its location in New York City and the opportunity to contribute immediately to the team ... majoring in sport management.

UP CLOSE WITH PHIL GREENE
Nickname: P.G.
Favorite movie/TV show: "He Got Game" and "True Blood."
Favorite actor/actress: Will Smith and Lauren London.
What's on my iPod/iPhone: Drake and Lil' Wayne.
Favorite food: Pizza.
Favorite place to hang out on campus/NYC area: Times Square.
Favorite subject: Math.
Since coming to St. John's I've learned: My way around NYC.
Greatest athletic accomplishment: Hitting 11 3-pointers in one game.
Hero/role model: Michael Jordan.
Favorite athlete/sports team: Derrick Rose/Miami Heat.
Favorite St. John's athlete: Malik Stith.
I came to St. John's because: The basketball program.
The best thing about St. John's is: The students.
Few people know that: I am a very funny person.
One word to describe me on the court: "Heart."
One word to describe me off the court: "Silly."
St. John's basketball player that will surprise you this year: D'Angelo Harrison.
After St. John's or my basketball career, I'd like to: Help coach.
If I could have dinner with any three people (in history or today): Lauren London, Meagan Good, and Cassie.
What do you want to accomplish this season: I want to win.
What are your funny superstitions/pregame rituals: I have to do my own stretches.
If I were president for the day I would: I will not have any taxes.
If I were Coach Lavin for the day I would: Give the team a day off.
The teammate that inspires me is: Malik Stith.
If I could switch places for a day with any person (real or fiction) I'd be (and why): LeBron James because I would want to know how it felt to be 6-8, and be that strong.
If I wasn't playing basketball, I'd be: Playing football.