Rick Pitino gives his excited St. John’s team a fresh task.
Under Buddy Ryan’s guidance, it sometimes seemed like St. John’s had more opportunities to score via defense rather than offense. The Red Storm claimed the Big East regular season title for the first time since 1985, with Rick Pitino’s defense impressively ranking second in the nation by KenPom.com. They stood out in several categories: 10th […]
Zuby Ejiofor accepts responsibility for St. John’s defeat against Alabama
Johnny Takes Responsibility for Loss Johnny, the standout player, felt he was to blame for Saturday’s defeat. Zuby Ejiofor, recently recognized as the Big East’s preseason player of the year, expressed disappointment in his performance during No. 5 St. John’s’ 103-96 setback against No. 15 Alabama at Madison Square Garden. He recorded 27 points, 10 […]
St. John’s struggles in disappointing defeat to No. 15 Alabama
Last year, St. John’s was really picking up momentum, showing they could perform when it counted. On Saturday afternoon, though, Alabama stepped up their game. The 15th-ranked Crimson Tide unleashed a crucial 14-1 run late in the game, securing a 103-96 win at the Garden and handing No. 5 St. John’s their first loss. Despite […]
St. John’s might take on Alabama without Dylan Darling
St. John’s Guard Dylan Darling’s Status in Question Ahead of Alabama Game St. John’s may be missing its only true point guard when they take on No. 15 Alabama this Saturday. Junior Dylan Darling returned to practice on Friday after being sidelined with a calf strain. He was seen wearing protective boots. The transfer from […]
Ian Jackson shines with impressive comeback in St. John’s first game.
St. John’s Basketball Opens Season with Strong Performance A noticeably different Ian Jackson took the court for St. John’s, showcasing a level of confidence and decisiveness that was missing in previous exhibition games. The transfer from North Carolina started in front of a sold-out Carnesecca Arena crowd, impressively scoring 15 points and making all six […]
Another NYC team will participate in March Madness alongside St. John’s.
Predictions for New York Area College Basketball Teams This Season This season, let’s take a look at four forecasts for local college basketball teams in the New York area. Light Dance Card St. John’s and LIU stand out as the only local teams making it to the NCAA Tournament. St. John’s is expected to secure […]
St. John’s shows they are a strong contender for the national championship with a decisive win over Quinnipiac
St. John’s Reflects on Past Year Before Thrilling Season As St. John’s prepared for what many believe will be a standout season, the school took a moment to look back at the previous year. A video recap featured the team’s impressive achievements, including clinching both the Big East regular season and postseason titles. The four […]
Ways to watch the St. John’s vs. Quinnipiac basketball season opener at no cost
The St. John’s Red Storm, reigning Big East champions, are set to kick off their 2025-26 season tonight, November 3, against Quinnipiac University. With optimism high, they build on last year’s remarkable journey where they claimed the Big East title, finishing with a 31-5 record and securing their first NCAA Tournament championship since 2000. Ranked […]
Revamped St. John’s women looking to recover as the season start approaches
Daniela Abies Returns to Basketball at St. John’s Redshirt junior forward Daniela Abies is getting a chance to revive her career at St. John’s. After transferring from Wichita State, St. John’s was keen to bring Abies into their lineup for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Ultimately, though, she chose to go to Miami. Unfortunately, her season […]
Rick Pitino focusing on the positives from St. John’s preseason defeat to Michigan
Last week, St. John’s had a tough matchup against Towson but managed to secure a win. This past Saturday, despite the loss, there were still positive takeaways from their close 96-94 overtime game against Michigan at Madison Square Garden. The game showcased St. John’s resilience, with them continually fighting back and showing improved performance in […]