BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ As the defending back-to-back champions, Dan Hurley and UConn had a little bit more riding on this NCAA Tournament heading in. So their elimination at the hands of Florida meant a little bit more than it usually would have. “I thought we played with tremendous honor, I thought we played with the heart of a championship program and a program that’s gone … [Read more...] about An emotional Dan Hurley comments on UConn’s second-round loss
St. John’s hosting Austrian forward Imran Suljanovic
By SAM LANCE While St. John’s awaits its NCAA Tournament fate, they have a special visitor on campus. Austrian wing Imran Suljanovic is visiting this weekend, per Arman Jovic. News: 6’8 Imran Suljanovic is currently conducting an official visit to St John’s Imran is coming off an impressive U18 summer in 2024 averaging 22.4 PPG, 5.6 RPG and 2.1 APG on 40% 3PT% on 8.6 … [Read more...] about St. John’s hosting Austrian forward Imran Suljanovic
RJ Luis Jr., Rick Pitino lead St. John’s domination of AP All-Big East team
By STEVE MEGARGEE RJ Luis Jr. is the Associated Press Big East player of the year and Rick Pitino is the unanimous choice for coach of the year after both helped St. John’s win its first outright conference title since 1985. UConn freshman Liam McNeeley was selected as Big East newcomer of the year. Luis came back from offseason surgery to his shins and has averaged … [Read more...] about RJ Luis Jr., Rick Pitino lead St. John’s domination of AP All-Big East team
St. John’s RJ Luis Jr. and Rick Pitino headline the BIG EAST awards
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ St. John’s has been the story of the BIG EAST this season. Due to their regular season dominance, New York’s team has already secured some hardware before the BIG EAST tournament on Wednesday. These @StJohnsBBall billboards are up around MSG pic.twitter.com/MHG2peQXcT— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) March 12, … [Read more...] about St. John’s RJ Luis Jr. and Rick Pitino headline the BIG EAST awards
No. 6 St. John’s tops No. 20 Marquette at the buzzer via Zuby Ejiofor’s floater
By SAM LANCE In a back-and-forth game that featured 15 ties and 26 lead changes, it was St. John’s and junior big man Zuby Ejiofor who had the last laugh. Ejiofor’s floater pushed the No. 6 Red Storm past No. 20 Marquette in overtime 86-84. What screams March more than a buzzer beater? Zuby Ejiofor wins it at the buzzer for @StJohnsBBall 86-84 in OTRick Pitino s team is … [Read more...] about No. 6 St. John’s tops No. 20 Marquette at the buzzer via Zuby Ejiofor’s floater