The eerie and ‘ugly’ similarities St. John’s has to one of Rick Pitino’s Final Four teams
It happened previously at Rick Pitino: an inconsistent offensive team that struggles to film, but defends at an incredibly high level. Thirteen years ago, offensive restrictions did not stop Louisville from reaching the Final Four, and 10th place St. John's won 22 of his first 26 games, making it to the top of the Big […]
Florida sheriff touts St. Johns County partnership with ICE
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Deivon Smith guts through St. John’s win after being ruled out
On Wednesday, Rick Pitino was worried that Davon Smith would not return until the postseason. On Friday, Pitino ruled out Smith in Sunday's match against No. 24 Clayton. However, on Sunday, the senior point guard somehow helped ninth-place St. John's knock off the Blue Jays 79-73 at the sold-out Madison Square Garden. The move from […]
No. 9 St. John’s in Big East driver’s seat after defense keys win over No. 24 Creighton
A crowd at Madison Square Garden sold out. “Let's go to Johnny,” Chanz bounces off the wall of the building. A gritty victory that went a long way since 1986 when St. John's won his first Big East regular season crown. This was a dream when Red Storm hired Rick Pitino. Less than two years […]
St. John’s sets sights on 1st Big East regular-season title since 1986
From the October exhibition game against Rutgers and the late 11-point deficit against Villanova on Wednesday, St. John's responded well to adversity. Johnny rebounded with six straight wins from a 1-2 trip to the Bahamas. They bouncing back after a big ve day setback at Clayton by rocking 10 consecutive victories. Well, here's another test […]
St. John’s would be No. 4 seed if March Madness started today
If the NCAA Tournament starts today, St. John's will be the fourth seed. In 16 teams made for TV, the 16 teams on the selection committee, Johnny was slotted as the final fourth seed of the Eastern Region. In other words, no on the second weekend. If they push it forward with a sweet 16 […]
Brutal Villanova loss provides St. John’s an important lesson
If they hadn't intended to understand it again, they would be cursed. St. John's recovered from a double-digit deficit, throwing a blinding defence blanket at another opponent, and finding another way to win and get back on the bus based on Will and work ethic. If that's bad. But they were. Here, Simeon Wilcher was […]
St. John’s gives concerning Deivon Smith injury update
Villanova, PA – Rick Pitino doesn't expect Davon Smith anytime soon. The St. John's coach said Smith, who is currently dealing with neck injuries, tried to face Villanova on Wednesday night but couldn't. The current plan is to let him rest in the hopes of the senior point guard getting healthy. Davon Smith, who drives […]
Rick Pitino doesn’t think surging St. John’s has even hit its ceiling yet
St. John's is a week away from his first move to the top ten of the Associated Press's top ten rankings, beating two ranked teams since the final voting of the 1999-2000 season. The Red Storm sits alone on top of the Big East, winning 10 straight games and playing for the top four seed […]
Red Storm Rising’ St. John’s doc for free
New York Post may receive compensation or receive an affiliate committee if you click or purchase a link. Featured pricing is subject to change. A new documentary series in which head coach Rick Pipino premieres tonight on Vice during St. John's Red Storm basketball banner season. “Pitino: Red Storm Rising” began filming in the fall, […]