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Monday, August 31, 2026
Longtime St. John’s football coach Bob Ricca dead at 79

Ricca was the program’s head coach from 1974 until the school disbanded it in 2002.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
St. John’s Lands Second Top-5 Transfer in Keyshawn Hall

The college basketball transfer portal has been an all-out warzone. NBA players re-joining college programs, such as RJ Luis Jr, the former St. John’s forward who signed a two-way NBA contract...

St. John’s lands Auburn transfer Keyshawn Hall in ceiling-raising move

St. John’s roller-coaster of an offseason has taken another turn — and this latest addition could significantly raise the ceiling for next season.

St. John's makes major splash in transfer portal by landing Auburn forward Keyshawn Hall

The roster turnover continues for the St. John's basketball program after landing a commitment from recently eligible forward Keyshawn Hall.

RJ Luis Jr. cleared by judge to play for LSU despite signing NBA deals

A Louisiana judge granted the 2024-2025 Big East Player of the Year a temporary injuction to play for LSU on Monday, despite signing several NBA contracts.

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Djordije Jovanovic will not join St. John's basketball team after issues obtaining visa

The St. John's basketball roster had another spot open as Djordije Jovanovic could not obtain a visa and will remain in Montenegro.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Wayne McCoy — St. John’s star billed as ‘better than Kareem’ — dead at 64

He was an excellent player for St. John’s from 1977-81, a cornerstone of the 1979 team that came within a bucket of the Final Four.

St. John’s Solidifies Roster with Addition of Indiana Forward Reed Bailey

Let’s try this again: the St. John’s 2026-27 roster is officially set. The Johnnies will be adding Indiana forward Reed Bailey, first reported by Zach Braziller of the New York Post.  The sudden...

St. John's adds Indiana transfer Reed Bailey as roster continues to change in wild landscape

The St. John's basketball team made a very late addition to its roster with the commitment of Indiana big man Reed Bailey.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
St. John’s lands Indiana transfer Reed Bailey in late roster addition: ‘Fits in perfectly’

The NCAA’s decision to add a year of eligibility for players without grandfathering it into last year’s seniors has created the possibility for late roster additions, and St. John’s isn’t sitting...

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Big East Names Former Top MLB Executive New Commissioner

The Big East Conference hired former Major League Baseball (MLB) executive and former Georgetown student athlete Tim Brosnan as its next commissioner on Aug. 10. Brosnan will oversee the 11-team...

Thursday, August 13, 2026
St. John's Oziyah Sellers takes next step in hopes of earning extra year of eligibility

In an attempt to return to college basketball, St. John's guard Oziyah Sellers has joined a California lawsuit.

Thursday, August 6, 2026
Keyshawn Hall teases decision between St. John's and Kentucky as recruiting battle intensifies

Auburn transfer Keyshawn Hall teased a potential decision between St. John's and Kentucky as his eligibility status remains in flux.

Dillon Mitchell signs two-way contract with Celtics, ending dream of return to St. John's

A return to St. John's will not happen for Dillon Mitchell after he signed a two-way contract with the Boston Celtics.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
St. John's looking into All-SEC player as race for final roster spot heats up

A new target has emerged for the St. John's in its hunt to fill the final spot on its roster pending the new roster and eligibility rules.

St. John's has roster spot open for 5th year senior after freshman ruled academically ineligible

A St. John's freshman has been ruled academically ineligible and won't be on the roster as a spot has opened for a potential Dillon Mitchell return.

Monday, August 3, 2026
Dillon Mitchell return to St. John's is possible under new court ruling in chaotic NCAA case

A pathway has opened for Dillon Mitchell to potentially return to the St. John's basketball program for one more season despite being drafted by the Celtics.

Rick Pitino hiring former Louisville National Champion as assistant coach at St. John's

With a spot open on its coaching staff, Rick Pitino is hiring his former Louisville star Peyton Siva to join the St. John's basketball program.

Steve Masiello to assume St. John's basketball GM role while remaining associate head coach

St. John's and Rick Pitino found its new GM from within as Steve Masiello will remain in his role as assistant coach while adding new responsibilities.

St. John’s AD Ed Kull Named Chair of Big East Athletic Director Group For 2026-27

St. John’s University Vice President and Director of Athletics Ed Kull was named chair of the Big East Athletic Director group for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year, the athletic department...

Ian Jackson, Ruben Prey combine for ceremonial first pitch at Citi Field

A pair of St. John's basketball returners combined to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Citi Field prior to a New York Mets game.

St. John’s has an open roster slot — and contested NCAA rule could be a boon to filling it

St. John’s roster is not complete, and it is in the market for a difference-maker to add to its already-strong roster, according to sources. 

Saturday, August 1, 2026
St. John’s hiring former Rick Pitino player Peyton Siva as assistant coach

St. John's is adding reinforcements to its coaching staff.

St. John's Oziyah Sellers enters transfer portal after judge ruling grants extra year of eligibility

Former St. John's guard Oziyah Sellers is entering the transfer portal as college basketball seniors are on the brink of another year of eligibility.

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Steve Masiello to Assume General Manager Role of St. John’s Basketball

St. John’s men’s basketball associate head coach Steve Masiello will assume a new role as the program’s general manager, insider Adam Zagoria first reported. The veteran collegiate coach will...

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
St. John’s names Steve Masiello as general manager

St. John’s has filled its vacant general manager position with a familiar name. It's associate head coach Steve Masiello, according to sources.

Monday, July 27, 2026
Former St. John’s star impressed by new team — with one player already standing out: ‘Sky’s the limit’

Coach Rick Pitino brought the alums back for scrimmages against his new team Wednesday and Thursday, and an inside look at the program.

Thursday, July 23, 2026
Rick Pitino details upcoming 'fun season' for St. John's basketball as summer workouts begin

St. John's head coach Rick Pitino is already excited about his team heading into next season despite many changes to the roster.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
St. John's basketball adds final piece to roster in wake of Donnie Freeman injury

The St. John's basketball team went back to international waters to add the final piece to its roster in Hungarian forward Zsombor Maronka.

St. John’s lands Hungarian big man Zsombor Maronka to complete roster after Donnie Freeman injury

St. John’s roster is now complete, and the latest addition continued the trend of Rick Pitino adding experienced players from overseas.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
St. John's basketball fans get brutal break with Players Era Festival schedule finalized

It could be a late week for the St. John's basketball team and its fans in Las Vegas for the Players Era Festival.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Hawks’ encouragement has Zuby Ejiofor showing signs of improving skill that’s critical to his NBA success

LAS VEGAS — Zuby Ejiofor’s defense and indefatigable motor got him to the NBA. But his shooting will determine his success now that he’s there. That’s why Atlanta has encouraged — no, ordered —...

Former St. John’s Baseball Standouts Selected in 2026 MLB Draft

The St. John’s Baseball team was represented in the later rounds of the 2026 MLB Draft on June 12 by the selections of former catcher Adam Agresti and right-handed starting pitcher Liam O’Leary....

Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Tounde Yessoufou's athleticism seems like perfect fit in St. John's basketball system

Tounde Yessoufou's former teammate things he might have found the perfect fit and system with Rick Pitino and St. John's.

St. John's basketball players that must step up after Donnie Freeman injury

After the injury to St. John's forward Donnie Freeman, a handful of Red Storm players will need to step up and fill his vacated role.

Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Zuby Ejiofor already teaching Hawks fans why they should never bet against him

A few weeks ago, Hawks fans expressed their displeasure with Atlanta’s second first-round draft choice, Zuby Ejiofor. All it took was two summer league games for them to change their tune.3

Former St. John's basketball players prepare to prove talents at NBA Summer League

It'll be a busy summer for former St. John's basketball players as eight Johnnies will arrive in Las Vegas trying to reach their NBA dreams.

Friday, July 3, 2026
Rick Pitino ‘definitely’ plans to honor late friend and SID Kenny Klein next season

“We’re definitely going to do something,” Rick Pitino said.

Thursday, July 2, 2026
Rick Pitino tells The Post how Babacar Sane will play ‘big role’ for St. John’s as key player goes down

The expectation was that the 6-foot-9 rising junior would be the Johnnies’ starting power forward next season. Without him, that spot could belong to high-flying Senegalese forward Babacar Sane. 

College basketball rankings: Donnie Freeman's injury knocks St. John's down in early Top 25 And 1

Freeman, a highly touted transfer from Syracuse, underwent season-ending knee surgery

How Donnie Freeman's season-ending Achilles injury impacts Rick Pitino, St. John's entering 2026-27

The updated outlook and starting lineup projection for St. John's, after news that prized Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman will miss the season

St. John's F Donnie Freeman (Achilles) to miss 2026-27

St. John's forward Donnie Freeman will miss the 2026-27 season after tearing his Achilles tendon during a workout.,Red Storm coach Rick Pitino announc

Donnie Freeman’s injury hurts, but St. John’s has replacement options

Adversity has come very early for St. John’s — several months before the Johnnies’ first game of the 2026-27 season.

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
St. John’s Standout Transfer Donnie Freeman Out For 2026-27 Season

With three months until the College Basketball season starts to take shape, programs begin to ramp up offseason workouts. With that also comes horrific news, players suffering potential tragic...

Donnie Freeman to miss season with Achilles injury in St. John’s heartbreaker

As the calendar turned to July, St. John’s was dealt a blow.

Transfer Freeman tears Achilles, out for St. John's

Donnie Freeman, who transferred from Syracuse to St. John's, will miss the 2026-27 season after tearing his Achilles.

St. John's basketball prized transfer Donnie Freeman out for season after Achilles rupture

Donnie Freeman, one of the biggest transfer additions for the St. Johns' basketball team, will be out for the season due to an Achilles rupture.

Mark Pope still expects a home-and-home series between St. John's and Kentucky

It has taken some time but Mark Pope is still expecting a home-and-home series between St. John's and Kentucky soon.

St. John's star Julian Champagnie cashes in with huge contract after breakout season with Spurs

After a breakout season with the Spurs, St. John's star Julian Champagnie has inked a new contract with the franchise.

St. John's basketball caps off roster with Spanish freshman guard with Real Madrid experience

Rick Pitino capped off the St. John's offseason by adding one more piece to its roster before summer practices begin.

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