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Two plays displayed everything about St. John's elite defensive potential
These plays were a snapshot into why I believe the Johnnies will remain an elite defensive team. Few teams have one forward who is a defensive game-changer. St. John’s has...
Star transfer delivers impressive bounce-back performance in St. John's opener
After coming off the bench in the Michigan preseason game, the 6-foot-5 Jackson got the start and scored the Red Storm’s first five points. He was also a team-best plus-31...
Local college hoops predictions: One other NYC team will join St. John's in March Madness
Here are four predictions for the New York-area college basketball teams this upcoming season: Light Dance Card Only two locals — St. John’s and LIU — reach the NCAA Tournament....
St. John's looks the part of national championship contender in rout to open season
They flashed their depth in a wire-to-wire 108-74 victory over MAAC favorite Quinnipiac.
NIL free-for-all poses real threat to what makes March Madness special
An industry source familiar with the inner workings of player salaries said that the starting point for payrolls of top 20 caliber high-major program is $10 million.
Retooled Seton Hall hoping to surprise Big East after disastrous season
The good news for Seton Hall is there is nowhere to go but up.
The Post’s college football rankings, Heisman watch following Week 10
Here are The Post’s college football rankings and Heisman watch following Week 10.
Rick Pitino unfazed by St. John's star transfer's slow preseason start — with one change he wants to see
The transfer felt he played timidly and not like himself in St. John’s two exhibition games. He shot 1-for-8 from the field in last Saturday’s overtime loss to Michigan and...
St. John's highly anticipated season set to tip — and what's giving Rick Pitino 'some trepidation'
The waiting is almost over. The most anticipated St. John’s season in a quarter-century tips off Monday night in Queens.
What will forever define the 2025 college football campaign – and it's only midseason
It will be fascinating to see what the aforementioned big three will do, where Franklin and Kelly will end up, and how it all shakes out.
Three bold St. John's predictions, games to watch
The Post’s Zach Braziller gives three predictions for St. John’s ahead of the 2025-26 college basketball season.
The five critical questions St. John's faces ahead of big season
The Post's Zach Braziller looks at five questions facing St. John's for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
St. John's facing lofty expectations after last year's resurgence — and has the tools to meet them
St. John’s had a number of breakthroughs last winter.
The Post’s five bold preseason college basketball predictions, plus All-American teams
The Post's Zach Braziller makes five bold predictions for the 2025-06 college basketball season
The Post’s preseason men's college basketball Top 25, Final Four picks: Where Johnnies, UConn, Houston stand
There is no clear favorite. There is no obvious best player. There are several possibilities in both categories.
How St. John's became one of college basketball's biggest transfer destinations
Pitino’s blunt approach in recruiting isn’t new. It’s been his style for some time. NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell has said that Pitino told him his shot was broken during his...
Why the start to this St. John's season feels so different
Rick Pitino’s team starts with a bull’s-eye on its back.
Point forward's diverse skills can make him St. John's 'X-Factor'
More frequently, the 6-foot-8 Mitchell has the ball in his hands, whether it is starting a fast break after a defensive rebound or bringing it up against pressure. He is...
St. John's star vows to live up to lofty expectations after 'timid' exhibition performances
Ian Jackson admits he has not played like himself through two exhibition games. Not aggressive enough, not forceful enough, and not the player St. John’s and its fans should get...
The Post’s college football rankings, Heisman watch following Week 9
Ohio State leads The Post's Top 10 with Alabama and Indiana behind the Buckeyes.