St. John’s star RJ Luis likely to go pro after season: Rick Pitino
St. John's fans should appreciate RJ Lewis while he's here. Rick Pitino expects the dynamic junior wing to turn pro after this season. The 6-foot-7 Lewis, the reigning Big East Player of the Week, has taken off as the Johnnys' leading scorer this year, scoring 17.5 points per game. RJ Lewis Jr. celebrates during the […]
Pitino endorses Coach K’s merger proposal to create ‘mega basketball conference’
As Super Leagues are established around the country, Mike Krzyzewski has a solution for the Big East and ACC. Join each other. Hold a large basketball conference. Coach K wants the Big East and ACC to merge their conferences. AP “I think our conference was great.” [it] We need to get better,” Coach K said […]
Rick Pitino slams St. John’s Simeon Wilcher for late dunk attempt
Simeon Wilcher may be crawling into Rick Pitino's doghouse. St. John's coaches were furious with the sophomore guard for attempting a windmill dunk in the final seconds with the result decided. In a scenario like this, St. John's players typically dribble over the clock. Pitino began his postgame press conference by apologizing to Butler after […]
Rick Pitino wants St. John’s to let it fly amid 3-point struggles
On Friday, manager Rick Pitino urged his players to “let it fly.” Stop worrying about mistakes. Ignore the percentages. If you get a 3-point shot, release it. This came after St. John's attempted a season-low nine 3-pointers and made two of them in a disappointing one-point loss to Creighton on New Year's Eve. “Honestly, this […]
Rick Pitino pinpoints key area to help with Kadary Richmond
Rick Pitino recently sat down and watched three of Cadderly Richmond's best games last year at Seton Hall. There was one thing the St. John's coach noticed between this year and last at Richmond. “The only big difference I witnessed was that the ball was in his hands more at Seton Hall. I think he's […]
Rick Pitino has simple explanation for St. John’s continued 3-point struggles
OMAHA, Neb. — In three Big East games, St. John's has lost by 42 points from the 3-point line. It also came in a disappointing 57-56 loss to Creighton on Tuesday. St. John's made just 2-of-9 shots from deep and only two 3-pointers after halftime, while Creighton went 9-of-26. “First of all, they weren't open,” […]
Rick Pitino made sure Lou Carnesecca’s sweater magic worked one final time
This was in the midst of the best winter in St. John's vast basketball history, which meant we were in the midst of the most enjoyable season ever for Lou Carnesecca, and that's something. It tells a story. It was February 17, 1985. The Redmen were scheduled to play DePaul — still an independent and […]
St John’s coach Rick Pitino pays homage to late school legend Lou Carnesecca with vintage look
Lou Carnesecca was last on the St. John's Red Storm sideline more than 30 years ago, but his presence continues to be felt. “Louie” passed away last week at the age of 99, prompting many tributes from across the college basketball world and the tri-state area. But the St. John's legend is still fresh in […]
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 […]
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 […]