David Butler II-Imagn Images The Johnnies host the Huskies in another installment of a classic Big East rivalry St. John’s remains in prime position to lock down at least a share of the Big East title for the first time in over thirty years; however, nothing is for granted during this four-game homestretch to wrap up conference play, which starts with the latest edition … [Read more...] about Game thread: St. John’s vs. UConn men’s basketball
Rick Pitino named to Naismith Men’s College Coach of the Year watch list
Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images Unsurprisingly, the Hall of Fame head coach is regarded among the top in the nation this season for leading St. John’s to their best season in decades Amid leading St. John’s men’s basketball to their best season in over two decades, it is no surprise that the Naismith Awards announced that Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino was named … [Read more...] about Rick Pitino named to Naismith Men’s College Coach of the Year watch list
Game thread: St. John’s at DePaul men’s basketball
Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images The first place Johnnies travel to the Second City to face the Blue Demons Welcome to the thread for tonight’s St. John’s men’s basketball game versus DePaul. Please be respectful in the comment section and do not share any illegal streams of today’s game. You can follow updates of Sunday’s game on Rumble in the Garden’s official X account … [Read more...] about Game thread: St. John’s at DePaul men’s basketball
Shorthanded St. John’s men’s basketball smacks DePaul in 82-58 win
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Despite R.J. Luis missing action due to a groin injury, the Johnnies cruised to a comfortable road win in Chicago Without leading scorer R.J. Luis, backup big Vince Iwuchukwu, and one of the only three-point threats on the team in Jaiden Glover, No. 10 St. John’s looked ripe for a letdown performance heading into a sleepy late-night … [Read more...] about Shorthanded St. John’s men’s basketball smacks DePaul in 82-58 win
Three takeaways and perspective from St. John’s men’s basketball’s 79-73 win over Creighton
Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images The Johnnies compensated for an inferior shooting performance with bruising defense and timely hustle plays With first place in the Big East on the line, a packed Madison Square Garden was ready for the game between the first-place St. John’s Red Storm and the second-place Creighton Bluejays. The noise in the stands was reminiscent of the good … [Read more...] about Three takeaways and perspective from St. John’s men’s basketball’s 79-73 win over Creighton