Kadary Richmond awakens to rally St. John’s to win over Butler
Was this the beginning of Cadderly Richmond? It was a game St. John's couldn't afford to lose, and he took over until the end. He also made big plays defensively. He finished the drive at the rim. He was there for the Red Storm on a day when they once again fell behind from the […]
Rick Pitino wants St. John’s to let it fly amid 3-point struggles
On Friday, manager Rick Pitino urged his players to “let it fly.” Stop worrying about mistakes. Ignore the percentages. If you get a 3-point shot, release it. This came after St. John's attempted a season-low nine 3-pointers and made two of them in a disappointing one-point loss to Creighton on New Year's Eve. “Honestly, this […]
Rick Pitino has simple explanation for St. John’s continued 3-point struggles
OMAHA, Neb. — In three Big East games, St. John's has lost by 42 points from the 3-point line. It also came in a disappointing 57-56 loss to Creighton on Tuesday. St. John's made just 2-of-9 shots from deep and only two 3-pointers after halftime, while Creighton went 9-of-26. “First of all, they weren't open,” […]
St. John’s dealt familiar heartbreak by Creighton in loss
OMAHA, Neb. — St. John's escaped Providence despite not making a shot. That won't happen here. For the third straight game against the Big East, the Red Storm paid the price for the first time after being turned away from beyond 3-point range. Creighton got off to a fast start, excelled in transition, played well […]
St. John’s breakout star Zuby Ejiofor hasn’t seen a challenge like this
OMAHA, Neb. — Through the first two months of the season, Zuby Ejiofor established himself as perhaps St. John's best player. He scores, defends and rebounds at an elite level. He has proven himself against quality big men such as Kansas State's Coleman Hawkins, New Mexico State's Nellie Jr. Joseph and Baylor University's Norchad Omie. […]
St. John’s not shying away from quest to win Big East before Creighton test
OMAHA, Neb. — St. John's University is thinking big. How big is it? Big East Championship Big. “The only motivation is we’re trying to win the whole league,” junior wing RJ Lewis said Monday. “We're aiming for a big win and we're looking to go dancing in March.” RJ Lewis, pictured during the Dec. 28 […]
St. John’s Deivon Smith has big night after Rick Pitino’s challenge
Rick Pitino's pregame speech on Saturday was quick and to the point. “Play like Zubby.” [Ejiofor]” the coach said, referring to St. John’s all-power forward. Davon Smith took that to heart. On Dec. 28, 2024, Davon Smith stood up for a dunk after scoring 20 points and grabbing 13 rebounds during St. John's 97-76 win […]
St. John’s uses balanced attack to rip Delaware for sixth straight win
St. John's nonconference finale was representative of the whole story. Good, not great. There weren't any bad losses, but there weren't any big wins either. Davon Smith takes a shot during St. John's win over Delaware on Dec. 28, 2024. Robert Sabo, New York Post Johnny's held serve. They lost to Boston College and the […]
St. John’s 3-point shooting could be pivotal in how season shakes out
There was one statistic that stood out throughout the two Big East games. Depending on how you look at it, the one number that could make you believe more in St. John's or doubt Rick Pitino's team. It's a 3 point line. Despite being outscored by 21 points from beyond the arc, the Johnnies are […]
Spurs’ Julian Champagnie set for MSG return after St. John’s stardom
Christmas Day will be a different kind of homecoming for former St. John's star Julien Champagnie. For the first time since his college days, the Brooklyn native will be on the Garden floor in a key role. The 6-foot-8 Champagnie is having a breakout season with the Spurs, averaging 12.5 points and 5.1 rebounds on […]