St. John’s facing potential Big East problem after underwhelming trip
There is a natural disappointment. Frustrated. Feels like the Bahamas have two wins left after the last five days away to St. John. At that time, the answer was “No.” Baylor won 13 games, led by 18 points in the first half and then led by five with less than 10 seconds left in overtime. […]
Kadary Richmond takes step back in St. John’s loss to Georgia
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Just when it looked like Cadary Richmond was starting to turn the corner, he took a step back. After a strong performance against Virginia on Friday, the St. John's major-league transfer struggled mightily in a disappointing 66-63 loss to Georgia, capping off a disappointing trip to the Bahamas for the Johnnies. St. […]
Slow St. John’s falls to Georgia in dismal end to Bahamas trip
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — St. John's can say goodbye to the national rankings. The journey that started with such a promise ended in tragedy. St. John's, a step behind and unable to attack from long range, lost to Georgia on Sunday, and this weekend's game in the Bahamas ended with a poor score of 66-63. Coupled […]
St. John’s finding groove from 3-point land after early struggles
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The biggest surprise through two-thirds of St. John's trip to the Bahamas was Johnny's 3-point shooting. What appeared to be a weakness entering the season turned into a strength after a double-overtime loss to No. 13 Baylor and Virginia's rout. St. John's, ranked 22nd, has made 24 of 48 from long range […]
Kadary Richmond slowly showing he can be ‘one of one’ for St. John’s
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — It's happening slowly but methodically. Cadderly Richmond is getting there. He's showing glimpses of the dominant figure he will be at Seton Hall. He had a more aggressive performance in the win over New Mexico, and in the loss to No. 13 Baylor, he made clutch plays that forced multiple overtimes and […]
St. John’s supporters still have Zuby Ejiofor’s back
As the Johnnies forward took the floor Friday, St. John's fans dressed in red yelled “Zooby, Zuby, Zuby.” Every time a forward made an aggressive play, there was a cheer of “zuby, zuby, zuby.” “Zooby, zooby, zooby,” they shouted as he finally checked out. Zuby Ejiofor will be up near the hoop Friday night. St. […]
St. John’s trounces Virginia in emphatic bounce-back
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An early theme of St. John's this season was its resiliency. That was evident in the exhibition game at Rutgers, a shaky first half against Wagner, and a tense second half against New Mexico at the Garden. Still, it's uncertain how the Johnnies will respond to a brutal double-overtime loss to No. […]
St. John’s appears to get screwed in clock controversy — and it was reviewable
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Jeremy Roach's game-winning 3-pointer for Baylor could have come after time expired had it started on time, and that could have been considered, the Big East said. sources told the Post. St. John's forward Zuby Ejiofor made 2 of 2 free throws with 4.1 seconds left in the 22nd-ranked Johnnys' 99-98 overtime […]
Rick Pitino fumes over referees’ decision to ice Zuby Ejiofor late in St. John’s loss
Rick Pitino was fouled by Jayden Nunn in the closing minutes of No. 22 St. John's 99-98 loss in overtime, icing Zubie Ejiofor at the free throw line and calling for a replay. I was furious at the decision. No. 13 Baylor. Baylor coach Scott Drew called for a review, believing Ejiofor may have elbowed […]
Elton John’s $25 Million Broadway Musical Announces Closure Days After Opening
The curtains on Sir Elton John's musical have come down and keep coming down. Tammy Faye Just days after it opened on Broadway. of daily mirror report Tammy Faye A collaboration between the Tiny Dancer singer, James Graham, and Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Sears, it officially opened on November 14th at the Palace Theater in […]