Mitchell Layton/Getty Images It’s been a frustratingly slow start to recruiting season for Rick Pitino’s team Navigating the portal has been easier said than done for St. John’s. It has been 35 days since the transfer portal opened, and St. John’s has landed a grand total of zero commits. Goose egg. Zip. Zilch. Nada. St. John’s has five scholarships available after Cruz … [Read more...] about 35 days since transfer portal opened, St. John’s men’s basketball is still searching for its first commitment
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Drexel transfer Amari Williams names St. John’s in final three schools, alongside Kentucky and Mississippi State
Courtesy of Drexel University Athletics The two-time CAA Defensive Player of the Year visited St. John’s on Monday, but will visit Kentucky this Saturday It didn’t take long, but Rick Pitino and Mark Pope will have their first recruiting battle as respective coaches of St. John’s and Kentucky, this time for the services of one of the best defensive players in the … [Read more...] about Drexel transfer Amari Williams names St. John’s in final three schools, alongside Kentucky and Mississippi State
St. John’s hosts visit for USC transfer and former five-star recruit Vince Iwuchukwu
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
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