St. John’s facing big task vs. Baylor star V.J. Edgecombe
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — St. John's University will take a closer look at an animal that escaped Thursday night. When the No. 22 Johnnies play No. 13 Baylor, their opponent will have former Long Island Lutheran star V.J. Edgecomb. St. John's University selected the five-star guard to its final five and accepted him on an official […]
St. John’s freshman Jaiden Glover may see expanded role vs. Baylor
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Freshman guard Jaden Glover has yet to see significant playing time, but that could change Thursday against No. 13 Baylor. Coach Rick Pitino said on short notice that the highly touted four-star prospect could play a role in the 22nd-ranked Johnnys' Baha Mar Hoops Championship opener. “This is an athlete's game, and […]
St. John’s has chance for real statement in Baylor clash
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — If Sunday's game against New Mexico was the kind of game that sent St. John's over the edge of the pool, Thursday night it will be at the edge of the pool. Sink or swim? The Lobos had a great first test, and Rick Pitino's 22nd-ranked Johnnys easily breezed through it, taking […]
‘Yellowstone’ is a snooze as Beth reacts to John’s death: recap
At the center of the story is a hole the size of John Dutton. After Kevin Costner, 69, left Yellowstone amid rumors of a feud with creator Taylor Sheridan, the popular ranch drama killed off his character John Dutton in the second half of Season 5 last week. He returned in form. John was shot […]
St. John’s, Rick Pitino defeat son Richard’s New Mexico at MSG
Rick Pitino didn't know what to expect. If only his team was prepared for this kind of test. If St. John's is ready to play as well, it will need to do so against a top-tier opponent. His players gave him a brilliant answer. A year ago, Johnny didn't appear after the Garden lost the […]
St. John’s vs. New Mexico prediction: College basketball odds, picks
Gambling Content 21+. When you sign up through our links, the New York Post may receive an affiliate commission. Please read our editorial standards for more information. St. John's is 3-0 on the year with three wins of 20 points or more. Of course, Johnny isn't playing against the guys who dominated Fordham, Quinnipiac, and […]
Simeon Wilcher giving St. John’s freshman Jaiden Glover advice
In the final moments of St. John's defeating Wagner on Wednesday night, as everyone sat in the tail end of the big win, Simeon Wilcher was trapped. Freshman Jaden Glover stood at the free-throw line and Wilcher watched intently. Wilcher celebrated from the sideline as Glover scored his first career college point. “I've known him […]
St. John’s getting ‘big jump’ in competition during next stretch
The start was fun. Optical systems have a good national ranking. The first three 20-point wins of the season are a feat St. John's hasn't accomplished since 1983-1984, and should not be ignored regardless of the opponent's ability. But now we're starting to learn about Rick Pitino's Johnny's. He will start Sunday's game against New […]
Richard Pitino isn’t part of dad Rick’s St. John’s succession plan
No, Richard Pitino isn't going to follow in his father's footsteps at St. John's University. Last February, Rick Pitino said he wanted Richard to remain in New Mexico until his time in St. John's was over and then take his place. Asked about it on a conference call, Richard downplayed the suggestion. St. John's Red […]
St. John’s needs best player Kadary Richmond to start playing like it
Cadderly Richmond wants to fit in, but she doesn't want to step on her toes. He's not forcing issues or jacking shots. He's at a new school with new teammates and a new coach, so it's natural and admirable for a player of his ilk to approach the first few games like that. But it's […]