Rick Pitino dons replica of Lou Carnesecca sweater to honor late St. John’s coach
The “caretaker” of St. John's basketball paid tribute to Lou Carnesecca at the Johnnies' game against Kansas State on Saturday. Rick Pitino wore a replica of the sweater Carnesecca made famous during his days on the St. John's sideline. Mr. Carnesecca passed away last Saturday at the age of 99. This was the Red Storm's […]
Lou Carnesecca’s bonds with Chris Mullin and Mark Jackson went beyond St. John’s
They were two high school basketball players in New York City in the early 1980s who could have gone on to various nationally renowned college programs. But Chris Mullin and Mark Jackson had one goal in common. It was about wanting to play for St. John's and head coach Lou Carnesecca. Asked about the first […]
Deivon Smith sits for disciplinary reason as St. John’s teammates decide punishment
After the Red Storm defeated Harvard, head coach Rick Pitino said it was up to the players to decide when Davon Smith would return to the St. John's floor. Smith, who was penalized for poor bench performance in St. John's loss to Georgia, did not play Saturday at the discretion of his teammates, but Pitino […]
Kadary Richmond, RJ Luis help St. John’s hold off Harvard for bounce-back win
When St. John's needed a big bucket against Harvard on Saturday, RJ Lewis Jr. and Kadary Richmond found a way to lead the Red Storm to victory. The 77-64 victory was closer than most expected, with the Crimson managing to pull within eight points three times in the second half. The Johnnies are coming off […]
St. John’s legendary coach Lou Carnesecca dead at 99
Lou Carnesecca, the only child of Italian immigrants who ran a grocery store on Manhattan's East Side and became one of the most colorful and successful coaches in college basketball history during his 24-year career at St. John's University, spoke Saturday afternoon. He died in Post confirmed. He was 99 years old. Carnesecca, who retired […]
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 […]