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Monday, April 27, 2026
The undeniable two-prong St. John’s roster-building trend

The Johnnies have so far landed five new players, and all of them are big for their position.

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Val Ackerman’s Sudden Retirement Sets the Stage for Big East Future

The hierarchy of the Big East conference is set to look much different going forward, following longtime commissioner Val Ackerman’s announcement of her retirement on April 20.  Aug. 31 is her...

Thursday, April 23, 2026
St. John’s Lands Columbia Transfer Avery Brown

The eventful offseason for St. John’s continues. For the fifth time in three weeks, the Red Storm have utilized the transfer portal, adding former Columbia guard Avery Brown, first reported by Jon...

St. John’s brings in Columbia’s Avery Brown in latest veteran addition

The Johnnies have prioritized older players, a trend that continued on Thursday. 

St. John’s Women’s Basketball Lands Reigning MVC Sixth Player of the Year

A week after recruiting highly touted prospect Yohana Fami, the St. John’s women’s basketball team has agreed to terms on a deal with reigning Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Sixth Player of the...

Massamba Diop's visit to St. John's basketball could dictate ceiling for next season

The St. John's basketball program will try and secure its center for next year when hosting highly sought after Arizona State transfer Massamba Diop.

Zuby Ejiofor adds to St. John’s legacy by capturing Haggerty Award

Thursday put an appropriate cap to Zuby Ejiofor’s memorable St. John’s career and his fantastic senior season.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Rick Pitino, St. John's retain former five-star recruit, McDonald's All-American

The St. John's Red Storm will enter the 2026-27 season with a talented wing on its roster.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Donnie Freeman tells The Post how Rick Pitino changed his St. John’s transfer fate

A week ago, Donnie Freeman was close to making his choice. Then St. John’s and Rick Pitino got involved.

Ian Jackson returning to St. John’s with big expectations for junior season
Ian Jackson spurns transfer portal, announces return to St. John's basketball for junior season

After a rollercoaster season, Ian Jackson has announced he will be returning to the St. John's basketball team for his junior season.

St. John’s Lands Top Forward Prospect in Donnie Freeman

Rick Pitino strikes, landing his first big-time acquisition in the transfer portal. Meet Donnie Freeman, the Syracuse power forward, who chose St. John’s over Kentucky, first reported by Jeff...

St. John’s lands Euro 7-footer Lazar Stojkovic as new roster takes shape

It’s two new players in as many days for the Johnnies. Monday night, it was coveted Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman. On Tuesday, 7-foot Serbian Lazar Stojkovic committed to Rick Pitino and Co....

St. John's basketball adds another international player as roster building continues

A pair of international prospects, Lazar Stojkovic and Djordije Jovanovic, have joined the St. John's basketball roster.

Lefteris Liotopoulos withdraws from transfer portal and returns to St. John's basketball

After entering the transfer portal, Lefteris Liotopoulos is returning to the St. John's basketball team for his junior season.

Monday, April 20, 2026
Sources: St. John's lands transfer Freeman over UK

Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman has committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN, with the Red Storm beating out Kentucky for the talented forward.

Donnie Freeman commits to St. John's over Kentucky in massive recruiting victory

The St. John's basketball team landed its first major addition out of the transfer portal, beating out Kentucky, in Syracuse wing Donnie Freeman.

St. John’s gets in on the action for Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman

St. John’s is still shooting high to bolster its frontcourt.

Kentucky has a $3 million battle on its hands for Donnie Freeman with St. John's

This could be trouble for the Wildcats.

Sunday, April 19, 2026
The Life of an AD During the Transfer Portal: Sitting Down with St. John’s AD Ed Kull

From “Church Bells,” to “Coke Butter Cheese,” St. John’s had several national moments scattered around the internet. Now, just weeks after the season, a roster with promise has exploded — giving...

Saturday, April 18, 2026
St. John’s Lands European Wing Đorđije Jovanović

With just three days remaining until the transfer portal officially closes, St John’s landed their second international recruit. European wing Đorđije Jovanović has committed to St. John’s, first...

St. John’s lands international wing Djordije Jovanovic days after Quinn Ellis splash

Four days after landing EuroLeague point guard Quinn Ellis, the Red Storm have secured a commitment from Montenegrin wing Djordije Jovanovic, a source told The Post. 

Why Dylan Darling is leaving St. John's in transfer portal for Grand Canyon

This is one that has most people confused.

Massamba Diop transfer rumors include Gonzaga, St. John's after 7-foot-1 rising star

Diop could be one of the best players in the country if he reaches his potential.

Friday, April 17, 2026
Dylan Darling transferring to Grand Canyon after March Madness heroics in St. John’s blow

St. John’s hero Dylan Darling is transferring to Grand Canyon for his final season of eligibility, according to on3.com.

St. John’s Women’s Basketball Recruits Top Canadian Prospect

The NCAA offseason is in full swing with the recruiting period ongoing. The St. John’s women’s basketball team used this time to sign highly-touted Canadian prospect, Yohana Fami, on April 16. “We...

Thursday, April 16, 2026
What remains to be addressed for St. John’s following jackpot addition

Most experts believe St. John’s hit a home run with the addition of international point guard Quinn Ellis.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Joson Sanon bolting St. John’s after underwhelming season

St. John’s roster retooling continued on Wednesday.

College basketball rankings: This time St. John's lands elite PG, jumps up in way-too-early Top 25 And 1

Rick Pitino secured a commitment from Quinn Ellis, a PG from England

Joson Sanon entering transfer portal as St. John's basketball roster begins to take shape

The St. John's basketball team is losing another member of its backcourt as Joson Sanon will enter the transfer portal after one year with the program.

St. John's basketball captain Sadiku Ibine Ayo returns to Iona to finish career

After spending three seasons with the St. John's basketball program, Sadiku Ibine Ayo is returning to Iona for his final year of eligibility.

St. John's basketball hero Dylan Darling enters transfer portal three weeks after iconic shot

Dylan Darling is leaving the St. John's basketball team after spending just one season with the program and hitting one of the biggest shots in program history.

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
St. John's makes first transfer portal addition in EuroLeague point guard Quinn Ellis

After struggling at point guard last season, Rick Pitino landed a difference maker for St. John's in British guard Quinn Ellis.

Sources: Darling hits portal after St. John's run

Dylan Darling, the NCAA tournament hero for St. John's, entered the transfer portal Tuesday, sources told ESPN, hours after the Red Storm landed highly touted European point guard Quinn Ellis.

St. John’s March Madness hero Dylan Darling enters transfer portal

The hero of St. John’s run to the Sweet 16 is headed elsewhere for his final year of eligibility.

Dylan Darling Set to Transfer From St. John’s

“Bells comes up to me, and says run [a play] for me… I walk away like, wait a second, he hasn’t scored a bucket, and he wants to run a play for himself? And I’m thinking, but he’s Bells!” said...

St. John’s Lands International Star Prospect Quinn Ellis

In what’s set to be a very busy week for the St. John’s basketball program, the Red Storm made their first early splash.  The Johnnies will be adding international star prospect Quinn Ellis to...

St. John’s beats out top schools for explosive English point guard Quinn Ellis

Duke, BYU, Louisville, Houston and Kentucky were among his suitors over the last month. Several power-conference schools watched him play in person during the season.

Monday, April 13, 2026
St. John’s once-quiet offseason about to ramp up with transfer visits

Looking to rebuild the roster after a second straight 30-win season, St. John’s will be hosting six transfers across three days for visits. 

St. John’s basketball rumors: Red Storm is ‘team to beat’ for Kentucky transfer

After breaking out as one of the top programs in the Big East under Rick Pitino in 2024-25, St. John’s basketball rebounded from a tough start to 2025-26 to repeat as Big East champions and make a...

Saturday, April 11, 2026
St. John’s losing two more players to transfer portal with additions likely on horizon

Sadiku Ibine Ayo will have company in the transfer portal from two teammates. 

Thursday, April 9, 2026
St. John’s in the mix for Queens native, Kentucky star defender as visit nears

The 6-foot-7 wing is a talented defender and strong rebounder who could help fill the void left by Dillon Mitchell.

Transfer portal price tags have entered a whole different world now: ‘It’s crazy

It feels that way with college basketball. It is a different world.

Former Kansas State Guard Abdi Bashir Jr Expected to Visit St. John’s

The college basketball transfer portal is officially open, with 16 days remaining, St. John’s must build a competitive roster. Kansas State transfer Abdi Bashir will visit St. John’s on April...

St. John's basketball is big game hunting in transfer portal for roster transformation

It's the most important time of the year for the St. John's basketball team and Rick Pitino is going hunting for major names in the transfer portal.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Dylan Darling adds Mets first-pitch moment to a special St. John’s year

Dylan Darling added another memorable moment to his first year at St. John’s: Throwing out the first pitch at a Mets game.

Rick Pitino opens up to The Post on long-term St. John’s future in first comments since new contract

A few weeks ago, St. John’s followed through on a preseason promise to ensure Rick Pitino didn’t coach elsewhere.  Now, reaching 1,000 wins at the Queens school could happen after he inked a new...

St. John’s transfer portal, NIL tracker: Neoklis Avdalas picks UNC

It is free agency season in college basketball, and St. John's will be extremely active.

St. John’s One Of Four Team’s On Top Transfer’s Interest List

It’s day two of the transfer portal, and already, the anarchy is in full effect. For St. John’s, their name has already been linked to several big-time prospects. As of now, the Red Storm serve as...

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
St. John’s finishes season at No. 10 in AP poll for highest ranking in almost 30 years

St. John’s finished last year at No. 11 after losing in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

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