St. Johns University Basketball

St. John’s University Welcomes Rick Pitino as Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball Program

Being from New York and sitting in front of the members of the media one can only imagine the emotions that were going through the mind of one Rick Pitino, who sat at Madison Square Garden as now the Head Coach of the St. John’s Men’s Basketball program. It must have only been yesterday that […]

St. John’s Men’s Basketball begins Rick Pitino Era

When it comes time for looking for Basketball Coaches, a program makes sure that they find someone who can guide their student-athletes, connect with them in a way that can ensure their success both on and off the court and leave a legacy within that program. St. John’s University was able to find just that […]

Heartbreaker for St. John’s University in Overtime loss to Marquette

In what was a classic at Madison Square Garden, the St. John’s University Men’s Basketball team fell to Marquette in the Second Round of the BIG EAST Tournament on Thursday. Marquette, who won the BIG EAST Tournament during the 2022-23 season, now has a seven-game winning streak, having won 12 of their last 13 contest. […]

St. John’s University Lives to see another day with 76-63 victory over Butler

In front of a rocking crowd at Madison Square Garden the St. John’s Men’s Basketball team were able to advance to the next round of the BIG EAST Tournament by defeating Butler by a score of 76-63. This was the first meeting in the tournament history between the two programs, and the 750th game at […]

Pair of Jonnies honored by BIG EAST Conference

St. John’s AJ Storr and Dylan Addae-Wusu were honored by the BIG EAST Conference for their play during the last week.Storr was able to earn his third BIG EAST Freshman of the Week, while Addae-Wusu was named to the Weekly Honor Roll. In the games versus DePaul and No 18/19 Creighton Storr was able to […]

St. John’s Women’s Basketball team takes on No 4/6 UConn on Tuesday

It will be a clash of BIG EAST Conference teams, as the St. John’s Women’s Basketball team takes on No 4/6 UConn on Tuesday night at the XL Center. St. John’s (19-7, 10-7 BIG EAST) has been on a bit of a losing streak, having drooped a pair of contests to No 14/15 Villanova and […]

Johnnies Day celebrated in style as the Red Storm defeat No 20/17 Providence, 73-68

It was a thriller for the St. John’s University Men’s Basketball team, as a tenacious defense along with a fast-paced style of basketball was able to help them to a 73-68 victory over No. 20/17 Providence at Madison Square Garden. This was the second time this season the St. John’s Men’s Basketball team was able […]