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Saturday, October 17, 2026
Exhibition game thread: St. John’s men’s basketball vs. Rutgers

After an 81-52 blowout of Drexel in their preseason opener Wednesday night, the Red Storm are back in exhibition action against Rutgers at the World’s Most Famous Arena. The Scarlet Knights are...

Thursday, October 15, 2026
Four Takeaways From St. John’s Opening Exhibition Contest

  After an offseason filled with several trials and tribulations, St. John’s basketball is back. While Zuby Ejiofor, Bryce Hopkins and Dillon Mitchell begin their NBA journeys, the Red Storm...

Rick Pitino's St. John's star delivers huge preseason performance while NCAA eligibility battle takes unexpected turn

Babacar Sane looked like a difference-maker in St. John's exhibition victory, but a looming court hearing could determine whether he remains available.

St. John’s ‘so far behind on the fundamentals’ after chaotic summer

Rick Pitino has warned that this is going to be a work in progress.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Quinn Ellis praised by Rick Pitino for playing ‘like a veteran’ in St. John’s preseason win

He scored only three points in St. John’s exhibition opener Wednesday night, but coach Rick Pitino came away impressed by his new point guard anyway.

Quinn Ellis shows importance to St. John's basketball team in dazzling exhibition performance

It did not take long for Quinn Ellis to make an impact for the St. John's basketball team after being cleared by the NCAA one day before the first exhibition.

Babacar Sane dominates in St. John’s preseason win as status with team remains up in air

St. John’s fans, circle Nov. 9. No, there isn’t a game that day. It may be more important, however.

New look St. John’s men’s basketball stifles Drexel in preseason opener

Wednesday’s contest against Drexel looked every part like a mid-October exhibition, yet St. John’s came away with plenty to be excited about ahead of the new season and plenty of kinks to iron...

St. John's basketball gets glimpse of Babacar Sane's impact in exhibition with eligibility uncertain

It was a dazzling debut for St. John's basketball forward Babacar Sane, but his eligibility status is a dark cloud looming over the team.

St. John’s Puts on a Show in Exhibition Opener, Downing Drexel 81-52

Eligibility issues, questions surrounding the starting lineup and more. For now, none of that matters — the clouds have cleared, the Red Storm are back at Carnesecca Arena, delivering basketball...

New look St. John's basketball roster looks impressive in exhibition victory over Drexel

It was a dominant showing from the new look St. John's basketball team in its exhibition opener against Drexel.

Exhibition game thread: St. John’s men’s basketball vs. Drexel

There is no doubt this was the most overwhelmingly chaotic offseason that St. John’s has ever seen. Not only was there the usual transfer portal mayhem, but there was a devastating injury to key...

Full St. John’s Roster Available For First Exhibition Match; Latest on Eligibility Cases

The amount of flip-flopping the NCAA did this summer was head-scratching; on July 31, it suddenly declared any senior from last year’s class eligible to compete for the 2026-27 season, only to...

St. John's basketball will have full roster for exhibition opener against Drexel

After an offseason full of litigation, the St. John's basketball team will have a full roster available for its opening exhibition game.

Breaking down St. John’s new-look squad as season gets underway

Wednesday night in Queens, St. John’s and Rick Pitino return to the court. The exhibition game against Drexel will be the first look at the new roster. Pitino reloaded, adding a number of impact...

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Keyshawn Hall able to play for St. John's basketball until judge makes ruling

After a day in court, St. John's basketball forward Keyshawn Hall is eligible to play for the time being until a New York judge makes his ruling.

Auburn transfer Keyshawn Hall wins order to play for St. John’s

Tuesday was a victory for St. John’s wing Keyshawn Hall in his case against the NCAA for a fifth year of eligibility.

Quinn Ellis gets NCAA eligibility — and St. John’s the playmaker it lacked in massive legal win

A few minutes after walking out of a Queens courtroom, Rick Pitino received great news. The NCAA ruled Quinn Ellis eligible for the coming season.

Prized St. John's point guard Quinn Ellis cleared by NCAA: Ex-EuroLeague product poised to shine in Big East

What to expect from the former EuroLeague point guard and how it affects St. John's outlook in 2026-27

Standout point guard Quinn Ellis ruled eligible to play for St. John’s by NCAA

Just moments after a New York court ruled that Keyshawn Hall’s temporary restraining order will remain in place, Rick Pitino and the Red Storm received even more good news, this time in another...

Quinn Ellis cleared by NCAA as St. John's basketball, Rick Pitino take major sigh of relief

The St. John's basketball team officially has its point guard after the NCAA cleared Quinn Ellis on the eve of the team's first exhibition.

St. John’s will have full roster to open preseason after huge updates on Quinn Ellis, Keyshawn Hall

In a matter of minutes on Tuesday afternoon, St. John’s received two major doses of good news for eligibility cases for two of its projected top players.

Saturday, October 10, 2026
Longtime Members of St. John’s Athletics Depart

Three longtime members from the athletic department will be leaving St. John’s, men’s basketball head coach Rick Pitino shared on Oct. 7. In a post on his X account, Pitino thanked Joseph Oliva,...

St. John’s Men’s Soccer Edges Out Monmouth 1-0

In the St. John’s men’s soccer team’s last bout before conference play begins, they managed a hard-fought 1-0 win against Monmouth, pushing their record to just above .500. St. John’s, coming off...

Thursday, October 8, 2026
St. John’s men’s basketball announces tip-off times and broadcast information for 2026-27 season

The Red Storm revealed the tip-off times and broadcast information for nearly all of its 2026-27 men’s basketball games earlier this week. The athletics department has not yet announced broadcast...

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
St. John's basketball votes Ian Jackson and Babacar Sane as team captains entering season

The St. John's basketball players have voted on team captains for the upcoming season with one returner and a newcomer with many questions.

Monday, October 5, 2026
St. John’s Volleyball Keeps Rolling With Victory Over Butler

St. John’s (13-4, 3-1 Big East) continued its hot start to the season, defeating Butler (9-7, 3-1 Big East) in four sets at Carnesecca Arena on Oct. 3.  The Red Storm bounced back after a tough...

Babacar Sane’s St. John’s eligibility case delayed after judge’s key decision on witnesses

Judge Karina E. Alomar didn’t rule on the case, instead reserving her decision until the two sides present their arguments again next month.

St. John’s Women’s Basketball Standouts Named to Preseason All-Big East Team

St. John’s Women’s Basketball standouts Brooke Moore and Sa’Mya Wyatt were named to the preseason All-Big East team, the conference announced before Big East Media Day on Oct. 2.  Moore received...

No decision reached in Babacar Sane eligibility case, St. John’s forward can play first two regular season games

The Babacar Sane eligibility saga is still ongoing, but the Red Storm still got some good news in the courts. The Queens County Supreme Court could not reach a decision in Sane’s eligibility case...

Saturday, October 3, 2026
Rick Pitino names Ian Jackson and Babacar Sane as St. John’s men’s basketball co-captains for 2026-27 season

Hall of Fame head coach Rick Pitino has picked a captain each of his previous three years leading the St. John’s basketball program. A change in locker room leadership was always coming, with...

Friday, October 2, 2026
Queens Royalty: Ian Jackson Earns Preseason All-Big East First Team Honors

It isn’t easy, but playing for Rick Pitino rewards you more than any other coach in the nation can. Just ask Ian Jackson, one of three returning players for St. John’s set to tackle the starting...

St. John’s forward Keyshawn Hall receives TRO as eligibility hearing looms next week

Another major St. John’s men’s basketball newcomer looking to secure eligibility received positive news in court on Friday. Red Storm forward Keyshawn Hall was granted a temporary restraining...

St. John's basketball forward Keyshawn Hall granted TRO with hearing scheduled quickly on eligibility status

St. John's basketball forward Keyshawn Hall was granted a restraining order by the Queens Supreme Court, making him currently eligible.

Thursday, October 1, 2026
The three words getting Rick Pitino through roller coaster St. John’s offseason

There is a story Rick Pitino likes to tell about his start coaching overseas in the EuroLeague with Panathinaikos. 

Ian Jackson learning from ‘big brother’ Donovan Mitchell as St. John’s hopes for a breakout

The 6-foot-5 St. John’s guard was first introduced to Mitchell through NBA trainer Chris Brickley when he was in high school.

Rick Pitino remains confident St. John's basketball will win eligibility cases involving top players

As the court room battles are set to begin, Rick Pitino is confident his entire St. John's basketball roster will be available this season.

Why Big East is waiting on adopting new eligibility rules amid NCAA chaos

For the coming season, the Big East is unlikely to follow the other power conference leagues in adopting new rules that would prevent professional players from returning to college. 

How Good Can St. John’s Be This Season? | Eye Of The Storm

How high is the ceiling for St. John’s basketball this season? Dexter Henry is joined by New York Post St. John’s beat writer Zach Braziller following Big East Media Day to break down the biggest...

St. John’s men’s basketball picked second in Big East preseason poll

The Big East’s coaches don’t believe a Red Storm three-peat is coming. The league’s coaches ranked St. John’s second in the conference’s preseason poll ahead of Tuesday’s Media Day festivities....

2026-27 Big East Men’s Basketball Preview: Breaking Down the Four Contenders

It’s time to visit the contenders. The last three years have given fans the beautiful rivalry between Rick Pitino and Dan Hurley, one that has extended to the fanbases, creating one of the most...

UConn tabbed as Big East favorites over St. John's basketball, two players named to Preseason First Team

After back-to-back Big East championships, UConn was still picked to finish ahead of St. John's in the Big East Preseason Poll.

Big East coaches pick St. John’s to finish second in preseason poll

The Big East coaches are high on the St. John’s backcourt and expect the Johnnies to remain near the top of the league. 

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
St. John’s Women’s Volleyball Snaps Creighton’s Streak, 1-3

St. John’s University (11-4, 1-1 Big East) took No. 25 Creighton (7-7, 2-0 Big East) on for four sets in an intense Big East contest. The Red Storm victory in the first set marks history, as prior...

St. John’s star forward Keyshawn Hall moves eligibility lawsuit against NCAA to New York court

Fifth-year Red Storm forward Keyshawn Hall is moving his eligibility case from his home state of Ohio to New York, where he hopes to get a ruling sooner rather than later, with preseason play set...

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
High-scoring St. John’s transfer Keyshawn Hall suing to play a fifth season

Keyshawn Hall, the high-scoring Auburn transfer who committed to play for St. John’s in late August, is suing the NCAA for a fifth year of eligibility.

St. John's basketball wing Keyshawn Hall moves eligibility lawsuit to New York after struggles in Ohio

St. John's is trying to expedite the process of getting Auburn transfer Keyshawn Hall eligible and moved his court case to the state of New York.

2026-27 Big East Men’s Basketball Preview: Breaking Down the Teams on the Bubble

We’re back again for another installment of the Big East preview. The first part previewed the bottom three teams in the Big East, the ones that would simply need a 100-yard Hail Mary to make a...

St. John's basketball schedule finalized after setting date with Iona at Madison Square Garden

After a long offseason, the St. John's basketball schedule has been set following a date being confirmed for a game at Madison Square Garden.

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