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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Kentucky coach Mark Pope wants to bring Rick Pitino back to Rupp Arena with potential series vs. St. John's

Pope discuses the relationship with his former coach on Inside College Basketball Now

Monday, June 29, 2026
St. John's guard Oziyah Sellers lands with New York Knicks on Summer League deal

After winning the NBA Championship, the Knicks are adding a St. John's talent to its Summer League roster.

Saturday, June 27, 2026
Oziyah Sellers Lands Summer League Deal With NBA Champion Knicks

After Zuby Ejiofor, Bryce Hopkins and Dillon Mitchell went off the board during the NBA Draft, Oziyah Sellers was the last member from St. John’s senior class to not be selected.  But the 6-foot-5...

St. John’s Athletics Reflects on the Loss of Kenny Klein

The players, coaches and staff are the most notable members of any college sports team. But behind the scenes, the sports information director (SID) plays a key role in their success by providing...

Friday, June 26, 2026
Legendary SID Kenny Klein left his lasting St. John’s mark in only two years

Kenny Klein arrived in Queens with a big reputation. He was a Sports Information Hall of Famer, a Louisville legend. A man universally admired. 

Thursday, June 25, 2026
History: Three St. John’s Players Selected From Same Draft Class for First Time in Modern NBA Draft History

A magical and historical basketball season in Queens capped off by hearing their name selected on NBA Draft night — three St. John’s men’s basketball players will move on to pursue their dreams in...

St. John’s star frontcourt gets ‘picture-perfect ending’ with historic NBA draft

It wasn’t a Final Four or a national championship, but the St. John’s frontcourt got to live out its dreams separately over two nights of the NBA draft.

Bryce Hopkins Selected 49th Overall, Third St. John’s Player Taken in NBA Draft

After Zuby Ejiofor and Dillon Mitchell went off the board, it was only a matter of time until the Denver Nuggets selected former St. John’s forward Bryce Hopkins with the No. 49 overall pick in...

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
St. John’s Forward Dillon Mitchell Selected No. 40 by Boston Celtics in NBA Draft

Although Dillon Mitchell resided in Queens for just one season, his impact on the 2025-26 season will never be forgotten. With the 40th overall selection in the NBA Draft, the Celtics selected...

Bryce Hopkins gets drafted by Denver Nuggets as St. John's has best draft in modern era

It was a clean sweep for the St. John's basketball program in the NBA Draft after Bryce Hopkins was selected by the Denver Nuggets.

Celtics pick Dillon Mitchell to give St. John’s its first draft duo since 2000

A day after Zuby Ejiofor ended St. John’s 14-year drought without a first-round pick, going to the Hawks with the 23rd overall selection, Dillon Mitchell was taken 40th by the Celtics. 

Dillon Mitchell continues St. John's historic NBA Draft with Boston Celtics selection

Another St. John's basketball player is joining a contender in the Eastern Conference as Dillon Mitchell was drafted by the Boston Celtics.

St. John's basketball forward could be perfect fit for New York Knicks in second round of NBA Draft

The Knicks are still maneuvering around the NBA Draft and it could be in an attempt to land St. John's forward Dillon Mitchell.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Zuby Ejiofor Selected 23rd Overall, First St. John’s Player Taken In First Round Since 2012

For the first time since 2015, a St. John’s player has been drafted — coming in the form of Zuby Ejiofor, who was selected 23rd overall by the Hawks. It’s a night of many firsts, with Ejiofor...

Hawks take Zuby Ejiofor at No. 23 to end St. John’s first-round pick drought

Zuby Ejiofor helped St. John’s end a number of droughts the past two seasons, and he put an end to another one Tuesday night.

Zuby Ejiofor becomes first St. John's player to be first round pick since 2012 with Hawks selection

Zuby Ejiofor continues to make St. John's history with his selection in the first round of the NBA Draft.

The Three Best NBA Draft Fits For Zuby Ejiofor

While a new chapter begins for St. John’s, a new window of opportunity begins for Zuby Ejiofor. Ejiofor has the opportunity to be the first Johnnies player selected in the NBA Draft under Rick...

3 bold predictions for St. John's basketball trio in NBA Draft

The St. John's basketball program could be sitting on two big nights in the NBA Draft as three of its players look to make history.

Three NBA Teams That Can Benefit From Adding Dillon Mitchell

Going into the NBA Draft on June 23, Zuby Ejiofor and Bryce Hopkins represent St. John’s best chance at having one of its former players selected in the first two rounds. The tandem of forwards...

Monday, June 22, 2026
St. John’s Bryce Hopkins feels prepared for NBA leap, hopeful about draft chances

Hopkins is entering the draft with momentum, feeling like he has performed well in workouts. He has spent time with 12 teams, including the Knicks.

Zuby Ejiofor fueled by ‘doubters’ as he sits on cusp of NBA draft moment that would mean ‘everything’

Zuby Ejiofor has heard his critics. 

St. John’s Solidifies Their Roster by Adding International Prospect Gildas Giménez

The moment we’ve all been waiting for, the 2026-27 St. John’s roster has officially been set with their latest international addition. Bella Vista’s Gildas Giménez has committed to St. John’s,...

St. John's basketball stars have wide range of destinations entering NBA Draft

After not having a draft pick since 2015, the St. John's basketball program is hoping three of its stars get selected in the NBA Draft.

Zuby Ejiofor not invited to NBA Draft Green Room looking to break St. John's unlucky draft streak

Zuby Ejiofor will be looking to break a long NBA Draft drought for the St. John's basketball program.

St. John’s star Dillon Mitchell’s versatility creating NBA draft intrigue

Dillon Mitchell arrived at St. John’s with the reputation as a high-flying athlete and terrific defender. Nobody knew at the time he could also play point forward.

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Over 1 Million Fans Celebrate Knicks Championship Win at NYC Parade

After the New York Knicks snapped a 53-year title drought, over one million fans showed up to celebrate their hometown team during the much anticipated ticker-tape parade in Manhattan on June 18....

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
St. John's basketball freshman remains in New York after transfer to Fordham

St. John's basketball freshman Kelvin Odih is staying in New York after entering the transfer portal but has committed to Fordham.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Fordham lands ex-St. John’s recruit Kelvin Odih in massive coup

The underdog New York college basketball team has grabbed a player from St. John’s. Fordham has landed former top-100 recruit Kelvin Odih via the transfer portal, according to multiple reports,...

Tounde Yessoufou signs with Reebok Basketball, adding to revitalization of brand

The newest St. John's basketball signee has inked a brand deal with Reebok as the company makes its resurgence in the sport.

53 Years in The Making: The Knicks Are Once Again NBA Champions

After losing in the Eastern Conference finals on May 31, 2025, the New York Knicks walked off the court in defeat. For the third consecutive year, they once again came up short of reaching the NBA...

Saturday, June 13, 2026
St. John’s Women’s Basketball Recruits Campbell Transfer Olivia Tucker

In yet another roster move, the St. John’s women’s basketball team recruited rising junior guard Olivia Tucker on June 9. “We were really impressed with Olivia’s ability to shoot the 3 and her...

Friday, June 12, 2026
St. John's basketball looking for full-time GM after chaotic offseason

Rick Pitino will be looking to complete his staff with a full-time general manager after a busy offseason.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Men's transfer portal superlatives: Louisville, Duke, St. John's headline winners

Which contender improved its chances the most? Which team went from below to above .500 with its additions?

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Tounde Yessoufou’s ‘amazing’ first look at new St. John’s reality comes with Knicks star comparison

Tounde Yessoufou has impeccable timing, and we aren’t talking about his ability to block shots or throw down alley-oop dunks.  The newest Johnnie picked the perfect time to see his future school. ...

St. John’s Women’s Basketball Signs Duquesne Transfer Reina Green

One week after recruiting Asia Donald, the St. John’s women’s basketball team signed Duquesne transfer Reina Green on June 8. “Reina’s a versatile guard, who will bring a wealth of experience to...

Sunday, June 7, 2026
Alabama vs. St. John's baseball box score: Live stats from NCAA Baseball Championship

The Tide can advance with a win on Sunday.

St. John’s season on the brink after getting shut out by Alabama, ace Tyler Fay

The start to St. John’s first trip to the Super Regionals in 14 years didn’t go as planned.

Saturday, June 6, 2026
St. John's vs. Alabama baseball box score: Live stats from NCAA Baseball Championship

The Red Storm invades Tuscaloosa to meet the Tide.

St. John’s Women’s Basketball Lands ASUN Transfer Asia Donald

As the offseason continues, the St. John’s women’s basketball team announced that they have received a commitment from former West Georgia guard Asia Donald on June 3.   “Asia is a proven scorer...

The Super Johnnies: For the First Time Since 2012, St. John’s is Super Regional Bound

The Johnnies will make their second-ever trip to Super Regionals and their first since 2012, when the Red Storm went 3-0 at the Regionals. St. John’s is one of two No. 4 seeds to advance into the...

Friday, June 5, 2026
St. John’s believing it’s ‘not done yet’ with College World Series berth at stake against powerhouse

St. John's is excited, but not satisfied. Thrilled to still be playing, but not content.

St. John’s 1980 College World Series team thrilled about current group’s tourney run

The text message chat began heating up a few weeks ago, entering the Big East Tournament.

Thursday, June 4, 2026
Way-too-early Big East basketball tiers: St. John's and UConn primed to jostle for supremacy, again

An early look at each Big East team after the NBA Draft stay-or-go deadline and weeks of transfer portal combat

Wednesday, June 3, 2026
1999 Reloaded: The Knicks and Spurs face off in the NBA Finals, 27 years in the making

After six weeks of playoff basketball, the 80th edition of the NBA Finals is upon us. The San Antonio Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, ended the Oklahoma City Thunder’s hopes in seven games in the...

Former St. John’s Star Julian Champagnie is Returning to New York for the NBA Finals

Playing in the NBA Finals is an achievement that eludes any professional basketball player. Competing for the Larry O’Brien Trophy against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden takes it up...

Monday, June 1, 2026
St. John’s shocks Florida State again to advance in College World Series

This marks only the second time in program history that the team has made the Super Regionals.

Florida State vs. St. John's baseball box score: Live stats from NCAA Baseball Championship Game

The Noles have to win out in a doubleheader to advance.

St. John’s baseball reaches NCAA regional final with historic offensive outburst to top Northern Illinois

The trip to the regional final is St. John’s first in more than a decade. It has been 14 years since the Red Storm last played in a Super Regional.

Friday, May 29, 2026
St. John’s baseball pulls off thrilling upset win over 10th-ranked Florida State in NCAA regional

St. John's baseball is already making waves in the NCAA postseason.

College basketball rankings: St. John's continues offseason rise with addition of Tounde Yessoufou

Rick Pitino added yet another weapon, and the Red Storm are knocking on the door of the top 10 in the latest Top 25 and 1

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