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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...
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.
St. John’s poised to repeat as Big East champs | Eye of the Storm
Zach Braziller and Dexter Henry preview St. John’s 2025-26 season, as the Johnnies are favored to defend their 2025 Big East title and carry expectations to make serious noise at...
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.
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.
St. John's is aiming for absolute bliss -- and they're not shy about it
St. John’s isn’t shying away from the hype. In fact, they are leaning into it. “We talk about it for sure, that’s definitely the goal to make it to the...
St. John's transfer ready to put all injury questions to bed with new-look squad
The last 18 months have been frustrating. They have tested Bryce Hopkins’ patience.
St. John's star believes this year's new-look squad can lead team to new heights
Zuby Ejiofor, the lone returning starter from St. John’s best season in 25 years, believes the new-look roster has the potential to be even better.
How St. John's new-look roster matches up against Big East foes as co-favorite
Roster building for college basketball is almost over.
St. John's lands center in frontcourt-reinforcing move
The Congo-born center joins an already stout frontcourt that includes Ejiofor, Ruben Prey and transfers Dillon Mitchell (Cincinnati) and Bryce Hopkins (Providence).
Ex-St. John's star makes his intentions clear about NBA draft, transfer portal
RJ Luis Jr.’s name is currently in the transfer portal and the NBA draft, but he made clear Tuesday that one of those is a clear preference.
Breaking down St. John's blockbuster starting five after Ian Jackson addition
With the addition of North Carolina transfer Ian Jackson on Monday, St. John’s has a potentially blockbuster starting five.
St. John's is King of Cool once again — faster than anyone expected
St. John’s rose to the Top 10 in national polls this season and was the premier team in the Big East. Still, Pitino was surprised at how fast fans came...
St. John's star throws 'perfect strike' to Mets legend before Amazin's game
He kept the ball and plans to give it to his family.
Rick Pitino gives bullish forecast regarding St. John's future
A week later, Rick Pitino is looking toward the future, and he sees plenty of promise.
Why St. John's star wasn't leaving what he helped build 'for any reason'
All along, the expectation was that Zuby Ejiofor would return to St. John's for his senior year, and it became official on Friday.
St. John's star returning to finish what he started with a new NIL deal
The rock to the best St. John’s season in 25 years is returning.
Storm Tracker: Who joined, who left in hectic transfer portal season
Follow here to keep up to date on the comings and goings of the transfer portal and NIL scene.
The scoring drought that helped lead to St. John's demise
St. John’s had momentum. Another slow start seemed to be in the rearview mirror. Until it all changed.
St. John's magical season will be put to the test by John Calipari-led Arkansas squad
Over four months ago, this unexpected journey began with a 32-point throttling of Fordham at Carnesecca Arena.