St. John’s Rick Pitino knows his ‘window is closing’ — but it doesn’t sound imminent
Rick Pitino's windows may be closed, as mentioned in the interview with Fox Sports on the weekend, but it doesn't seem to be closed this season. He enjoys coaching at St. Jungs. On Monday, the Hall of Fame coach talked to his comments in an interview. He said, “My window is closed.” “If I decided […]
Very little unifies New York like a winning St. John’s team — and it’s happening
You always hear about Notre Dame Metro alumni, but they're everywhere, in every state in the union. I met Fighting Irish fans in Italy, the Czech Republic, Belgium, England, Scotland, and (of course) Ireland. It's a unique phenomenon. Some never set foot on a college campus, whether in South Bend or anywhere, and follow the […]
St. John’s success has former stars raving about a ‘special team’
Most of the time, Tyrone Grant will be in one or two games. This winter is different. He cannot separate himself from St. John's. The old Johnny Center has won seven games and plans for more. “I like watching them,” he told The Post in a phone interview. “I'm a big fan of Zuby [Ejiofor]I […]
St. John’s Zuby Ejiofor thriving on court and emerging as leader off it
At the end of the extra match when St. Jong's on Wednesday won Shabiel, Zuby Ijofor blamed Ruben Play, where the free throwing box out was slow. This was the latest example of junior forward growing as a leader. Good Ejo Four, a person, has emerged as one of the best players this season, and […]
St. John’s Kadary Richmond looking like himself in best game yet
Cadderly Richmond is becoming increasingly influential. He's similar to the player who made a huge difference last season at Seton Hall. Wednesday night was Johnny's best so far in Richmond. He's great defensively and is very powerful with the ball in his hands. He helped St. John's force overtime and rally from a 16-point deficit […]
St. John’s stages second-half rally to beat Xavier in OT
Eight days later, St. John's put on another Houdini performance. Leading by 10 points at halftime. You will be completely outmaneuvered. That engine, Davon Smith, was out with a shoulder injury and was on the bench, drenched in sweat. But just like last Tuesday against Georgetown, the Johnnies made a furious comeback. This time it […]
Energized Rick Pitino is ‘locked in’ with coachng St. John’s
No one knows how long Rick Pitino will be coaching. Even himself, who is 72 years old. The Hall of Fame coach said he has no plans to quit as long as he stays healthy. His new athletic director, Ed Cull, has seen that passion up close. St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino […]
Deivon Smith talks way back into St. John’s lineup after shoulder injury
A little more than 24 hours ago, Davon Smith's status was uncertain. Head coach Rick Pitino didn't expect St. John's engine point guard to play against Seton Hall while working his way back from a bruised right shoulder. The pain was still there. Smith was unable to practice. Davon Smith passes Garway Dual during St. […]
St. John’s demolishes Seton Hall as Kadary Richmond thrives
Rick Pitino was right. Saturday's special spotlight didn't bother Cadary Richmond, but Seton Hall fans inside Prudential Center booed his former team every time he touched the ball. A sign from the Pirate Student Affairs Division mocked Richmond. They seduced the stoic guard and caused him to lose his cool in the hostile backdrop that […]
St. John’s Kadary Richmond not afraid to receive Seton Hall fans’ vitriol
Rick Pitino laughed at the suggestion. No, the St. John's coach said with a smile, the jeers won't affect senior guard Cadary Richmond as he returns to the Prudential Center as an opponent. “I think getting booed is something he can handle,” the Hall of Fame coach said Friday as his team prepared for a […]