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St. John's drops double-overtime crusher to Baylor at buzzer
November 21, 2024 | 10:03pmSt. John’s had the game. It had it in the first half. It had in the second overtime. It threw it away.
St. John's, Rick Pitino facing big test against the star that got away
November 21, 2024 | 7:30amSt. John’s will get an up close look at Baylor star V.J. Edgecomboe, the one that got away, when the two teams battle on Thursday night.
St. John's has chance for real statement in clash with national title contender
November 20, 2024 | 7:09pmIf Sunday against New Mexico was St. John’s wading out of the kiddie end of the pool, then Thursday night it will find itself in the deep end.
How Rick Pitino reacted to 'Who's your daddy' chants after defeating son
November 17, 2024 | 5:44pmNew Mexico Lobos forward Mustapha Amzil (22) defends St. John's Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) in the second half at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in New...
St. John's, Rick Pitino take commanding win over son's team as fans chant 'Who's your daddy?'
November 17, 2024 | 2:31pmRick Pitino's St. John's squad led almost wire-to-wire in a commanding 85-71 victory over New Mexico and Pitino’s son, Richard.
Bragging rights on the line in Pitino showdown for St. John's-New Mexico clash
November 16, 2024 | 10:28pmIt will be a family divided Sunday afternoon at the Garden.
St. John's starter reveals his advice for freshman
November 16, 2024 | 5:35pmIn the final minute of St. John’s rout of Wagner, as everyone was sitting down at the tail-end of the blowout victory, Simeon Wilcher was locked in.
St. John's getting 'big jump' in competition during stretch that will 'set the tone'
November 16, 2024 | 7:30amThe start has been fun. The national ranking is good for optics. But now we begin to find out about Rick Pitino’s Johnnies.
Richard Pitino isn't part of dad Rick's St. John's succession plan
November 15, 2024 | 11:36amLast February, Rick Pitino said he wanted Richard to stay at New Mexico until he was done at St. John’s, and then take his place.
It's time for Kadary Richmond to start playing like elite player St. John's needs
November 14, 2024 | 9:37pmThe 6-foot-6 Brooklyn native is its All-American candidate. He is the team’s All-Big East first-team selection. Be that guy.
Rick Pitino calls out 'over the top' parents of St. John's players
November 14, 2024 | 8:37pmRick Pitino and The Fresh Prince seem to be on the same page: “Parents just don’t understand.”
St. John's center hopes high-energy-second half can be 'stepping stone' after benching
November 14, 2024 | 12:08amMaybe Zuby Ejiofor has begun to find his game.
St. John's latest important program step matters -- but guarantees nothing
November 12, 2024 | 10:49pmConsider Monday’s national ranking a first step. A start. A beginning to what St. John’s and its fans hope will be a long-awaited breakthrough season.
St. John's ranked in AP top 25 for first time in five years
November 11, 2024 | 2:20pmRick Pitino’s Johnnies are ranked No. 22 in the latest Associated Press poll that was released Monday afternoon.
St. John's betting on this formula for success is off to a promising start
November 10, 2024 | 6:42pmContinuity can go a long way for St. John's, especially with a coach like Rick Pitino known for player development.
Late USF coach made big impression on St. John's star: 'He was loved'
November 8, 2024 | 9:45pmAmir Abdur-Rahim initially recruited Deivon Smith when he was an assistant coach at Georgia and Smith was a four-star recruit at Grayson High School (Ga.).
Rick Pitino will highlight hyped backcourt trio in key St. John's litmus test
November 8, 2024 | 7:11pmThe hyped St. John’s three-man backcourt will get an extended look together Saturday afternoon.
St. John's, ex-coach settle financial dispute after firing
November 6, 2024 | 4:49pmSt. John’s and former coach Mike Anderson have come to an agreement to settle their financial dispute, according to a statement released by both sides.
Defensive-minded transfer already looking like St. John's game-changer
November 5, 2024 | 5:51pmWhen I think of ways in which St. John’s roster has improved, the first player that comes to mind is Aaron Scott.
Why Rick Pitino apologized to St. John's after season-opening win
November 5, 2024 | 2:48pmSome fans missed a good portion of the first half for the game that tipped off at 6:30 p.m.