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St. John’s desperately needed a big man — and Tariq Owens awoke
For the second straight time, freshman Marcus LoVett was named the Big East Freshman of the Week, an honor already claimed by classmate and St. John’s teammate Shamorie Ponds four...
How a St. John's big man stole the show from Angel Delgado
There have been a lot of oddities at the Garden of late, and there was another one Saturday afternoon: The best big man in the Big East wasn’t the best...
St. John's dismantles Seton Hall in huge blow to tourney hopes
Back in the dying days of 2016, St. John’s was struggling to beat low-major foes, showcasing superior talent and the same results from Chris Mullin’s first season. Across the Hudson,...
Task for St. John's in Seton Hall rematch easier said than done
Chris Mullin has been on the floor when an opponent couldn't be kept out of the paint. Even with a teammate at center – Bill Wennington – who played 15...
Chris Mullin's advice in St. John's big road win points way forward
A nine-point halftime lead quickly had become a six-point deficit. A hot start vanished, and the Providence College crowd now was in a frenzy. Chris Mullin called a timeout, looked...
A two-man show propels St. John's to key road victory
Tariq Owens and Darien Williams stepped up when St. John’s needed them. The Red Storm needed two defensive stops over the final 59.7 seconds Wednesday night in Providence, R.I., to...
The big St. John's flaw is getting worse — and poisoning offense
The St. John’s rebounding numbers aren’t pretty, but their effect goes beyond statistics. Sure, the Red Storm are last in the Big East in rebounding differential (-1.8) and defensive rebounding,...
Jay Wright's long-ago advice pays off for St. John's sparkplug
Tariq Owens’ motto is: “Don’t let anyone outwork me.” He prides himself on effort. He admittedly is a “pest” in practice, treating simple workouts like NCAA Tournament games. Lately, the...
Mullin's telling answer shows how far St. John's frontcourt has slid
Chris Mullin tried to give the safe answer, the politically correct response, when asked if his team needed more production from its frontcourt. The St. John’s coach’s answer spoke volumes anyway....
What can St. John's fans expect in Year 2 of Chris Mullin era?
From the moment St. John’s suffered its embarrassing 32-point defeat to Division II St. Thomas Aquinas in last year’s exhibition opener, all expectations were eviscerated. Chris Mullin’s return to Queens...
Inside Chris Mullin's 'miraculous' recruiting class that can save St. John's
It was the calm after the joyous storm, a celebratory day when Chris Mullin was welcomed home at St. John’s and Carnesecca Arena like a conquering hero, with a press...
Mullin nabs transfer Tariq Owens to start St. John's rebuild
Chris Mullin landed his first new player a week after taking the coaching job at St. John’s, securing a commitment from Tennessee transfer Tariq Owens, a source confirmed to The...