Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The toolsy 7-foot-1 sophomore visited Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night It has been one month since the transfer portal officially opened and St. John’s has yet to land a commitment out of the portal, but Rick Pitino and his staff have taken a deliberate approach to recruiting the portal this cycle by prioritizing … [Read more...] about St. John’s hosts visit for USC transfer and former five-star recruit Vince Iwuchukwu
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Rick Pitino accepts Mark Pope’s proposal for St. John’s-Kentucky home-and-home series
Jim McIsaac and Michael Reaves/Getty Images Pitino is ready to face his former pupil During his introductory press conference on Sunday afternoon, newest Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mark Pope pitched a potential game versus his college mentor’s team to tens of thousands of Wildcat fans inside Rupp Arena. “Is anybody here down for a game versus St. John’s?” While … [Read more...] about Rick Pitino accepts Mark Pope’s proposal for St. John’s-Kentucky home-and-home series
West Virginia transfer Kerr Kriisa takes official visit to St. John’s
Justin K. Aller/Getty Images Could the Red Storm get a proven three-point threat with tournament experience? St. John’s has many holes to fill on their 2024-25 men’s basketball roster. Finding a starting center is their most pressing need, but the Red Storm also needs experienced players, more guards, and three-point scorers. Landing West Virginia grad transfer guard … [Read more...] about West Virginia transfer Kerr Kriisa takes official visit to St. John’s
Rick Pitino endorses new Kentucky head coach Mark Pope in video message
Wendell Cruz/USA TODAY Sports The former player was praised by his college head coach, who said Pope will “go onto greatness” Despite initial reports from ABC’s Lexington, Kentucky-affiliate reporters Faran Foster and Forrest Tucker that former Wildcats coach Rick Pitino was interested in the vacant Kentucky head coaching position, the St. John’s men’s basketball coach … [Read more...] about Rick Pitino endorses new Kentucky head coach Mark Pope in video message
Big East-Big 12 non-conference series to reportedly end after 2024-25 season
Courtesy of West Virginia University Athletics The inter-conference series will be no more after next season A heavy blow has been dealt to St. John’s men’s basketball and the rest of the Big East’s non-conference schedules after next season. The Big East-Big 12 Battle will end after the 2024-25 season, according to Jon Rothstein. The series started in the 2019-20 … [Read more...] about Big East-Big 12 non-conference series to reportedly end after 2024-25 season