Dylan Darling shows strong determination for St. John’s
Rick Pitino Adjusts St. John’s Starting Lineup Rick Pitino made a change to his starting lineup. But then I reevaluated it again, perhaps more critically. Pitino recognized that St. John’s needed another ball-handler alongside Oziya Sellers to navigate the full-court pressure from William & Mary. He initially intended to start Lefteris “Lefty” Liotopoulos until practice […]
St. John’s achieves a dominant win against William & Mary
St. John’s University, despite having six days off, still struggled to pinpoint their “best match.” But a quick 20-minute session to shake off rust made a noticeable difference. Dylan Darling, back in the starting lineup for the first time after recovering from a calf strain, showcased a stellar performance as the second half kicked off. […]
Oziyah Sellers is clearly the top shooter for St. John’s.
Pitino Highlights Sellers’ Unique Skills Rick Pitino, known for his pioneering role in the 3-point shooting trend, embraced long-range shots when the NCAA introduced them back in the 1986-87 season. He famously led Providence through an unforgettable Cinderella story to the Final Four. A Hall of Fame coach, Pitino has trained some of the nation’s […]
Rick Pitino gives his excited St. John’s team a fresh task.
Under Buddy Ryan’s guidance, it sometimes seemed like St. John’s had more opportunities to score via defense rather than offense. The Red Storm claimed the Big East regular season title for the first time since 1985, with Rick Pitino’s defense impressively ranking second in the nation by KenPom.com. They stood out in several categories: 10th […]
Zuby Ejiofor accepts responsibility for St. John’s defeat against Alabama
Johnny Takes Responsibility for Loss Johnny, the standout player, felt he was to blame for Saturday’s defeat. Zuby Ejiofor, recently recognized as the Big East’s preseason player of the year, expressed disappointment in his performance during No. 5 St. John’s’ 103-96 setback against No. 15 Alabama at Madison Square Garden. He recorded 27 points, 10 […]
St. John’s struggles in disappointing defeat to No. 15 Alabama
Last year, St. John’s was really picking up momentum, showing they could perform when it counted. On Saturday afternoon, though, Alabama stepped up their game. The 15th-ranked Crimson Tide unleashed a crucial 14-1 run late in the game, securing a 103-96 win at the Garden and handing No. 5 St. John’s their first loss. Despite […]
St. John’s might take on Alabama without Dylan Darling
St. John’s Guard Dylan Darling’s Status in Question Ahead of Alabama Game St. John’s may be missing its only true point guard when they take on No. 15 Alabama this Saturday. Junior Dylan Darling returned to practice on Friday after being sidelined with a calf strain. He was seen wearing protective boots. The transfer from […]
Ian Jackson shines with impressive comeback in St. John’s first game.
St. John’s Basketball Opens Season with Strong Performance A noticeably different Ian Jackson took the court for St. John’s, showcasing a level of confidence and decisiveness that was missing in previous exhibition games. The transfer from North Carolina started in front of a sold-out Carnesecca Arena crowd, impressively scoring 15 points and making all six […]
Another NYC team will participate in March Madness alongside St. John’s.
Predictions for New York Area College Basketball Teams This Season This season, let’s take a look at four forecasts for local college basketball teams in the New York area. Light Dance Card St. John’s and LIU stand out as the only local teams making it to the NCAA Tournament. St. John’s is expected to secure […]
St. John’s shows they are a strong contender for the national championship with a decisive win over Quinnipiac
St. John’s Reflects on Past Year Before Thrilling Season As St. John’s prepared for what many believe will be a standout season, the school took a moment to look back at the previous year. A video recap featured the team’s impressive achievements, including clinching both the Big East regular season and postseason titles. The four […]