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St. John’s taking fans on beautiful joyride that is still baffling at times
More and more, we are discovering that it’s fruitless to try to explain the hows and whys of what the Johnnies are putting together this season.
Star guard finally looking like himself in best game yet for St. John’s
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No. 20 St. John's uses furious rally to snag OT win, push win streak to six
January 22, 2025 | 10:02pmIt took five extra minutes this time, but No. 20 St. John’s found a way, knocking off Xavier, 79-71 in overtime, at the Garden on Wednesday night.Â
UConn's Dan Hurley viciously chides ref for turning back on him with epic line: 'Best coach in the f–king sport'
January 21, 2025 | 10:16pmDan Hurley’s sideline antics have become the stuff of legend — even it they don’t always rub people the right way.
St. John's making major change to season-ticket policy
January 21, 2025 | 8:51pmThe ever-changing landscape of college athletics is continuing to evolve, and St. John’s is doing its best to remain current. That, however, could cost season-ticket holders their preferred seats at...
St. John's heading toward uncharted territory after return to national rankings
January 21, 2025 | 8:23pmWe’re starting to reach uncharted territory now for the Johnnies.
Maryland routed by Texas in top-10 clash as crushing injuries to key players mount
January 20, 2025 | 10:41pmNo. 8 Maryland couldn’t catch a break Monday.Â
Unbeaten, No. 1 UCLA looks poised for NCAA Tournament redemption after latest rout
January 20, 2025 | 9:18pmUCLA coach Cori Close doesn’t want to talk about it.Â
St. John's returns to top 25 rankings after perfect week
January 20, 2025 | 1:55pmIt is their highest spot in the top 25 since the 2014-15 season.
St. John's star talks way back into lineup after shoulder injury
January 19, 2025 | 5:22amDeivon Smith, who has been battling a bruised right shoulder, talked his way into the lineup during St. John's 79-51 blowout win over Seton Hall.
Dick Vitale's ESPN return delayed after accident causes 'near-term physical limitations'
January 19, 2025 | 3:12amDick Vitale’s planned return to the broadcast booth is being put on hold.
St. John's demolishes Seton Hall as Kadary Richmond thrives vs. old team
January 18, 2025 | 10:49pmRick Pitino was right. The extra spotlight Saturday didn’t bother Kadary Richmond.
St. John's star not afraid to receive fans' vitriol against old team
January 18, 2025 | 8:00amRick Pitino laughed at the suggestion.Â
Top coach's extension ensures she will remain force in women's basketball
January 18, 2025 | 7:30amDawn Staley signed a $25M extension that locked her in through the 2029-30 season, making her the richest coach in women's college basketball history.
College basketball game investigated for unusual betting activity
January 18, 2025 | 12:02amBetting integrity firms are investigating Eastern Michigan’s men’s basketball program after reports of unusual wagering activity surfaced during two of their games this season.
St. John's star likely to go pro after season: Rick Pitino
January 17, 2025 | 11:25pmSt. John’s fans should appreciate him while he’s here.
Cancer-free Dick Vitale returning to ESPN after almost two years away
January 17, 2025 | 2:08pmDick Vitale will grace the ESPN airwaves to call his first game in almost two years, week after the college basketball icon announced he is cancer-free.
Florida assistant accused of sexual assault as head coach investigated for sending explicit photos
January 17, 2025 | 10:27amA Florida men's basketball assistant is under investigation for sexual assault as head coach Todd Golden faces disturbing Title IX allegations himself.
Fordham suspends basketball coach Keith Urgo over recruiting violations
January 16, 2025 | 7:33pmAssociate coach Tray Woodall will assume head coaching duties in Urgo’s absence, which is set to begin Jan. 22.
College hoops game broke so many records and had insane moments on famous gym's 100-year anniversary
January 16, 2025 | 11:55amFordham fans never saw a game quite like Wednesday's in the first 100 years of Rose Hill Gym.
UConn star returns from knee injury as Huskies rout Red Storm
January 15, 2025 | 11:07pmUConn star Paige Bueckers hardly showed any signs of rust after missing two games with a sprained left knee.
Insane half-court buzzer beater crushes under bettors in ridiculous bad beat
January 15, 2025 | 4:28pmIt doesn’t get much worse than this.Â