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On Monday night, St. John’s star LJ Figueroa reportedly told the coaching staff that he is looking at other options. Figueroa has been one of the top players for the Red Storm over the last two years. The former four-star recruit out of Orlando began his college career in the junior college ranks. Over the last two seasons, he has been one of the Big East’s better … [Read more...] about Report: St. John’s Star Enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports The Red Storm could be losing its leading scorer. St. John’s once complete roster may not be full after all. On Tuesday morning a few reports surfaced about Red Storm star LJ Figueroa entering the transfer portal. St. John’s junior guard LJ Figueroa is in the NCAA Transfer Portal, per a source. Figueroa averaged 14.5 PPG this past season.— … [Read more...] about St. John’s star LJ Figueroa to enter transfer portal

With kickoff set for late August, college football is currently in the crosshairs as the sports world tries to figure out how to move forward in the COVID-19 world. The upcoming college basketball season isn’t quite as pressing, but a time will come where decisions have to be made. College basketball may be the major sport most impacted so far. The 2020 NCAA Tournament was … [Read more...] about Major Conference Commissioner Lays Out Timetable For College Hoops Season

Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports Coach Mike Anderson has been in touch. St. John’s coaching staff has recently prioritized the recruitment of Monmouth grad transfer Ray Salnave. As Adam Zagoria reported, head coach Mike Anderson spoke with Salnave on Thursday night. Salnave has also been reported to have spoken with Red Storm assistants Steve DeMeo and Van Macon. Currently, … [Read more...] about St. John’s prioritizing Monmouth grad transfer Ray Salnave

Kassoum Yakwe, a four-star power forward in the 2016 class, has committed to St. John’s, according to multiple reports. Yakwe will reclassify to 2015 and be eligible to play this season, according to ESPN.  The 6-foot-8, 205-pound prospect out of Centereach, New York, is ranked the No. 28 player at his position and the No. 117 player overall in the 2016 class by 247 Sports’ … [Read more...] about Report: St. John’s Lands 4-Star Power Forward Kassoum Yakwe, Who’s Reclassifying To 2015

Five-star shooting guard Rawle Alkins left Christ The King in New York City to come down to Word of God Christian Academy in Raleigh, N.C for his senior season. The highly-coveted Alkins received visits from two premier programs on Tuesday, one from his home state and one from his new one.  UNC and St. John’s were in to see the 6-foot-5, 210-pound blue chip prospect. Alkins … [Read more...] about Photos: UNC And St. John’s Visited 5-Star SG Rawle Alkins Today

The No. 7 player int he 2017 recruiting cycle has decided to cut his list of schools to 13.  Five-star power forward Billy Preston, out of Dallas (TX), is being recruited by just about every powerhouse program in college basketball – though, some have better chances of landing the 6-foot-10, 230-pounder than others.  On Wednesday, he let us know which teams are still in the … [Read more...] about 5-Star PF Billy Preston Cuts List Of Schools To A Loaded Top 13

Raleigh (N.C.) Word of God Christian Academy Rawle Alkins appears to have dropped his top eight schools on Twitter this morning. As you might expect from a top-15 player in the class of 2016, it’s a strong list.  Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisville, N.C. State, UNC, UNLV and St. John’s are Alkins’ eight remaining choices. … [Read more...] about 5-Star SG Rawle Alkins Dropped His Top 8 On Twitter This Morning

After a close finish saw Seton Hall creep away with a 62-61 victory over St. Johns Sunday afternoon a fight quickly erupted at half court between the two teams.  Coaches quickly intervened, working to separate the players and lead them to their respective locker rooms. Emily Van Buskirk was on the scene and posted this video to Twitter.  Fight broke out on the court after the … [Read more...] about Video: St. John’s, Seton Hall Game Breaks Out Into Fight At Half Court After Close Finish