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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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
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.

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.

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