Last month, St. John’s learned that LJ Figueroa was going to enter the NCAA transfer portal. After taking a few weeks to look at his options, the talented guard has decided where he’ll resume his collegiate career. Figueroa was arguably the top player on the transfer market. He averaged 14.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per […]
Read MoreSt. John’s Coach Fired After Video Surfaces Of Racist Comments
With so many protests going on across the country to denounce racial injustice, it’s almost shocking that public figures are continuing to make racist comments that will almost assuredly be publicized. But that’s exactly what we’re dealing with in the case of St. John’s fencing assistant coach (now former coach) Boris Vaksman. Late last week, […]
Read MoreReport: St. John’s Star Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
On Monday night, St. John’s star LJ Figueroa reportedly told the coaching staff that he is looking at other options. Figueroa has been one of the top players for the Red Storm over the last two years. The former four-star recruit out of Orlando began his college career in the junior college ranks. Over the […]
Read MoreMajor Conference Commissioner Lays Out Timetable For College Hoops Season
With kickoff set for late August, college football is currently in the crosshairs as the sports world tries to figure out how to move forward in the COVID-19 world. The upcoming college basketball season isn’t quite as pressing, but a time will come where decisions have to be made. College basketball may be the major […]
Read More2 Former Big East Basketball Players Have Reportedly Died Of Coronavirus
A pair of former Big East basketball guards have reportedly both passed away after contracting and battling coronavirus. Lee Green, who played at St. John’s from 1991-94 and Dave Edwards, who began his college career at Georgetown before transferring to Texas A&M, died on Monday according to multiple reports. Both men appear to have been […]
Read MoreViral Big East Tournament Photo Sums Up Sports Right Now
The sports community is in agony. March is one of the best sports months of the year, but now it’s all in jeopardy. The coronavirus has sparked nation-wide fear – and for good reason. The unknown elements of the virus aren’t worth the risk of sports being played at the moment. After all, public health […]
Read MoreDuke, Kentucky, Michigan State Among Those Involved With 5-Star Isaiah Jackson
Michigan’s Isaiah Jackson is one of the top available players in the 2020 class. Unsurprisingly, he’s being targeted by the best programs in the country. The nation’s recruiting experts believe he’s going to stay local. All seven at 247‘s crystal ball have him heading to Michigan State. Tom Izzo’s team is definitely involved. Those close […]
Read MoreSt. John’s Transfer LJ Figueroa Drawing Attention From Major Programs
LJ Figueroa’s college career appears to be taking another turn. With the departure of St. John’s legend Chris Mullin as the Red Storm head coach, the former blue-chip recruit is exploring a transfer. The Massachusetts native was a very effective scorer during his one season in Queens. In 2018-19, he averaged 14.4 points per game, […]
Read MoreSt. John’s Officially Announces Mike Anderson As Head Coach
St. John’s has mercifully put an end to its coaching search after weeks of constant twists and turns. With Chris Mullin no longer in the picture for the Red Storm, former Arkansas coach Mike Anderson will lead the program. Anderson quickly emerged as the frontrunner for the job over the past few days. The program […]
Read MoreReport: Former SEC Head Coach “Strong Favorite” For St. John’s Job
St. John’s’ whirlwind coaching search seems to be moving in another direction as of tonight. A former SEC head coach is becoming “a strong favorite” for the position, according to new reports. Per CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein, Mike Anderson is emerging as the lead candidate for the Johnnies. Anderson was just dismissed by Arkansas after […]
Read MoreAnother Head Coach Has Withdrawn From Consideration At St. John’s
Another head coach has withdrawn his name from consideration for the men’s basketball head coaching position at St. John’s. The Red Storm, who were turned down by Loyola-Chicago head coach Porter Moser earlier in the week, have now been turned down by another head coach. Iona head coach Tim Cluess announced this morning that he’s […]
Read MoreSt. John’s Has Reportedly Made An Offer For Head Coaching Job
St. John’s is in the process of trying to replace Chris Mullin, who stepped down from his post earlier this month after four seasons at the helm. They have reportedly sent out an offer as of late last night. According to The Athletic’s Andrew Slater, Loyola-Chicago head coach Porter Moser has been offered the position. […]
Read MoreReport: Frontrunner Emerges For St. John’s Head Coach
Following the resignation of head coach Chris Mullin, St. John’s has had to scramble to find their replacement. Fortunately for the Big East giants, a frontrunner has emerged who could be just what the team needs. According to basketball insider Jeff Goodman, St. John’s is set to meet with Loyola-Chicago head coach Porter Moser on […]
Read MoreSt. John’s Reportedly Progressing Toward Coaching Hire
St. John’s has a head coaching vacancy after Chris Mullin stepped down following his fourth season at the helm. Mullin, a St. John’s legend, reached the NCAA Tournament this season after three losing campaigns. Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley was reported to be the top target for the Red Storm, but a new report […]
Read MoreSt. John’s Announces Chris Mullin Has Officially Stepped Down
Following several days of speculation, St. John’s finally announced that Chris Mullin is stepping down. It’ll end his four-year stretch as the head coach of the Red Storm. Mullin took over for the Red Storm in 2015, and it was clear that he showed improvement every season in the Big East. This year was the […]
Read MoreRick Pitino Has Expressed Interest In The St. John’s Job
Rick Pitino hasn’t coached college basketball since 2017, but is still trying to make his way back to the sport. The latest reports indicate Pitino is interested in the St. John’s job. Last night, it was reported that Chris Mullin was likely stepping down at his alma mater after four seasons. The news came as […]
Read More4-Star SF Nate Tabor Decommits From St. John’s Amid Chris Mullin News
Just last week, St. John’s appeared to shut down reports about Chris Mullin being fired, it appears that the Red Storm legend may be out after all. It has already cost the program one recruit: four-star Nate Tabor. The 2020 wing committed to the Red Storm back in January. The Queens native, who plays for […]
Read MoreBig 12, Big East Announce Basketball Series For 2019-20 Season
Four schools from both the Big 12 and Big East basketball conferences pre-scheduled games for the 2019-20 season. The two conferences have decided to take things a step further. The Big 12 and Big East are creating an entire conference vs. conference series similar to the SEC-Big 12 challenge and ACC-Big Ten Challenge. Per the […]
Read MoreThe Big East Had An Absolutely Disastrous NCAA Tournament
It is just past 10:30 p.m. ET on the first Saturday of the NCAA Tournament. The Big East, ostensibly one of the power conferences in the sport, has been eliminated. Purdue just beat Villanova like a drum, 87-61. The defending national champions never really challenged much at any point. With the Villanova loss, the Big […]
Read MoreFiveThirtyEight Model On Each NCAA Tournament’s Chances To Win Title
68 teams may be playing for a national title, but realistically, the group of teams that have a reasonable chance to win is much smaller. Since the expansion of the NCAA Tournament to 64 teams in 1985, 21 of 34 champions are No. 1 seeds. All but four champions have been top three seeds. The […]
Read MoreNo. 11 Arizona State vs. No. 11 St. John’s: Game Time, Channel, Announcers, Prediction
Two teams that have big wins over some of the top teams in the country but failed to win their conference titles square off in the play-in round. Arizona State will face St. John’s in the First Four for a shot at the No. 11 seed against No. 6 Buffalo in the West. Preview: Arizona […]
Read MoreNo. 6 Buffalo vs. No. 11 Arizona State/St. John’s: Game Time, Channel, Announcers, Prediction
Ranked nationally since mid-November, Buffalo heads into the NCAA Tournament as the No. 6 seed in the West, but will have to wait a bit to find out who they’re playing. Arizona State and St. John’s will fight for the distinction of being No. 11. Preview: The Buffalo Bulls are one of the most-feared mid-majors […]
Read MoreTop 25 Team Suffers Bad Upset Loss At Home
St. John’s entered today’s game against DePaul ranked No. 24, but without star Shamorie Ponds, there was definitely some concern for the Red Storm. After opening as 9.5-point favorites, the line dropped all the way to 6-points before tip, after news that Ponds would be out. The junior out of Brooklyn averages 20.6 points per […]
Read MoreDick Vitale Names 4 CBB Players To Watch Out For This Season
College basketball season is sneaking up on us. The Associated Press put out its preseason All-American team. Purdue’s Carsen Edwards led the way with 63 of 65 votes. He is joined by Luke Maye (UNC), R.J. Barrett (Duke), Dedric Lawson (Kansas), Caleb Martin (Nevada), and Ethan Happ (Wisconsin). Obviously, there are plenty of other college basketball […]
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