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 […]
St. John’s Zuby Ejiofor hopes high-energy-second half can be ‘stepping stone’
Maybe Zuby Ejiofor is starting to find his game. That gave the big man hope after he finally woke up in the second half of the game between No. 22 St. John's and Wagner at Carnesecca Arena. Although he started in place of Vince Iwchukwu, the 6-foot-9 Ejiofor came back late with eight points, three […]
No. 22 St. John’s staves off Wagner scar
Somehow, Wagner had a chance to penetrate deep in the second half. The Carnesecca Arena was silent, stunned that the newly ranked Johnny could be toying with such a heartbreaking defeat. No. 22 St. John's looked sloppy all night, isolated on offense and unable to put together quality possessions. It was a two-point game, and […]
Brady Dunlap rises to occasion with career-high 20 points to power St. John’s over Quinnipiac
Just when the game was heading in the wrong direction, when it looked like St. John's might follow in the footsteps of fellow Big East program Seton Hall. When Butler and Villanova lost bye games, Brady Dunlap stepped up to the occasion. With starting forward Aaron Scott on the bench with the flu and the […]
St. John’s Deivon Smith recalls late Amir Abdur-Rahim as a ‘great guy’
Davon Smith never played for the late South Florida head coach Amir Abdul-Rahim, who died on Oct. 24 at age 43 due to complications following a medical procedure. But Abdulrahim still made a strong impression on the St. John's point guard. “He was a great guy. He was a great coach. A lot of people […]
Aaron Scott already looking like St. John’s game-changer
After defensive issues cost the team games last year, Rick Pitino has criticized the St. -He repeatedly lamented Johns' shortcomings. When you think of how St. John's roster has improved, the first person that comes to mind is Aaron Scott. For seniors, defense comes first. Otherwise, you can't play at North Texas. He has good […]