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 […]
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 […]