The contrast between St. John’s underdog spirit and the larger objectives at play
St. John’s University Poised for Sweet 16 Challenge WASHINGTON — St. John’s University found itself in an unusual yet exciting situation on Friday night. No, not the Sweet 16—though that’s a new milestone. It’s the first time in 27 years that the team is heading into the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Tonight, they […]
Bryce Hopkins creates history for St. John’s in March Madness
SAN DIEGO — Bryce Hopkins, a 3-point shooter? Suddenly, a senior forward found his rhythm from beyond the arc. This past Sunday, St. John’s established an NCAA Tournament record by sinking six of nine 3-point attempts, leading the fifth-seeded Johnnies to a 67-65 victory over fourth-seeded Kansas at Viejas Arena, propelling them into the Sweet […]
Ian Jackson provides the needed boost for St. John’s in their March Madness victory.
SAN DIEGO — Zuby Ejiofor Encourages Ian Jackson On Friday, Zuby Ejiofor had some words of motivation for Ian Jackson. Just before Sunday’s game, Rick Pitino also took a moment to speak with the sophomore. Both emphasized one clear message: We need you. And Jackson was all ears. Hailing from the Bronx, he played a […]
How Dylan Darling received his ‘Church Bells’ nickname with St. John’s
A Rising Star: Dylan Darling’s Impact for St. John’s It all kicked off with a remark by St. John’s head coach, Rick Pitino, and now it’s become quite the sensation. Dylan Darling, affectionately dubbed “Church Bells,” stepped into the limelight Sunday by sinking a buzzer-beater layup to secure a thrilling 67-65 win over Kansas in […]
Dylan Darling from St. John’s experiences a memorable moment in March Madness
March Madness has taken an exciting turn. St. John’s Red Storm guard Dylan Darling made a crucial play, driving past Kansas Jayhawks defender Elmarco Jackson to sink the game-winning layup with just four seconds left on the clock. It’s been a long wait—since 1999—for the Red Storm to reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA […]
St. John’s wins against Kansas at the last moment to make it to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999.
SAN DIEGO — Church Bell’s Arrival In a thrilling finish, Idaho State’s Dylan Darling broke out of a significant shooting slump to propel St. John’s into the Sweet 16. He executed a buzzer-beating layup with his right hand, sealing a 67-65 victory over Kansas after the Johnnies nearly squandered a 14-point lead. Following the dramatic […]
Dillon Mitchell from St. John’s will have the opportunity to defend against the Kansas star.
SAN DIEGO — Dillon Mitchell’s Defensive Skills Shine From his AAU days, Dillon Mitchell has always stood out for his defensive prowess, which was key in him becoming a five-star recruit from Montverde Academy in Florida. His unique ability to guard the rim and defend against perimeter players due to his impressive size has set […]
St. John’s aims for its first Sweet 16 since 1999, but faces Kansas as a challenge.
SAN DIEGO — One Year Later St. John’s University finds itself in a familiar situation a year later. Their goal? To secure both the Big East regular season and postseason titles and reach the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999 after a dominant win in their NCAA Tournament opener. However, significant hurdles lie […]
Bryce Hopkins of St. John’s returning to his pre-injury level for March Madness
SAN DIEGO — A Boost for St. John’s Offense The Red Storm’s offense has noticeably improved recently. They’ve been making more three-pointers and seem to be working better together. But, honestly, the standout change has been Bryce Hopkins. He appears to be back to his pre-injury form, prior to tearing his ACL. Coach Rick Pitino […]
St. John’s dominates Northern Iowa for a strong start to March Madness
SAN DIEGO — Rick Pitino and His Team Focused on the Game Rick Pitino and his squad have chosen to ignore the chatter surrounding their NCAA Tournament seedings and being sent out West for their first game. Instead, they’re focusing on what really matters: playing strong basketball. St. John’s, the fifth seed, seemed remarkably composed, […]