Don’t be alarmed by Rick Pitino’s early St. John’s tinkering
Clearly, coach Rick Pitino is trying to figure out what he has with this new group.
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Syracuse, St. John’s Both Miss Donnie Freeman — For Different Reasons
The Syracuse Orange and St. John’s Red Storm both opened the 2026-27 college basketball season on Monday night. Both did it without Donnie Freeman. Freeman is missed by both programs, for different reasons. They may not have missed him intensely on Monday night, but the time will come soon enough. The Orange were taking on […] The post Syracuse, St. John’s Both Miss Donnie Freeman — For Different Reasons appeared first on HEAVY.
St. John’s coach Rick Pitino pulls off personal best with superstar recruiting win
St. John’s basketball made a run to the Sweet 16 in 2026 and looks to advance further this season. The Red Storm are in a good spot to improve this year. St. John’s brought back Ruben Prey after making an impact in the NCAA tournament. Now, Rick Pitino is getting another win, as he has […] The post St. John’s coach Rick Pitino pulls off personal best with superstar recruiting win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rick Pitino Sends A Message During St. John’s Win
St. John’s started off on the right foot, picking up a season-opening 78-63 win over Monmouth on Monday night.The Red Storm are loaded with talent, more than capable of winning a third straight Big East title. It helps that they’re led by none other than head coach Rick Pitino.Pitino made a surprising personnel decision tonight, […] The post Rick Pitino Sends A Message During St. John’s Win appeared first on HEAVY.
St. John’s cruises to season-opening win over Monmouth as Keyshawn Hall puts scoring prowess on display
Rick Pitino has raved about Keyshawn Hall’s offensive ability throughout the fall, and it was on display on opening night.
TV and streaming viewing picks for November 2, 2026: How to watch college basketball
All Times Eastern College Basketball Men’s Field of 68 Tipoff Season Opener, Rock Hill Sports & Event Center, Rock Hill, SC Queens vs. Winthrop — YouTube, 9 a.m. UAB vs. McNeese — YouTube, 5:30 p.m. Furman vs. Bethune-Cookman — YouTube, 8 p.m. Field of 68 Tipoff Season Opener, Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls, SD Tennessee State…
Ian Jackson tells The Post why he returned to St. John’s and how he expects to lead this talented bunch
Junior Red Storm shooting guard Ian Jackson takes a shot at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby before St. John’s season tips off Monday against Monmouth.
ClutchPoints’ Preseason 2026-27 College Basketball Top 25 Power Rankings
The 2026-27 college basketball season is upon us! Michigan comes in as the defending champions, but there has been plenty of upheaval with them. After winning their first title since 1989, Dusty May left for the Dallas Mavericks. Now, Michigan comes in as a Top 25 team, but not the favorite this year. Meanwhile, teams […] The post ClutchPoints’ Preseason 2026-27 College Basketball Top 25 Power Rankings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
College Basketball Eligibility Crisis Grows
College basketball is starting its season soon with major eligibility issues across the country. There are hundreds of players who are involved in eligibility litigation. This situation currently has 200 lawsuits, and 424 college basketball players are involved. 362 of the players involved are men and 62 of them are women. Players’ eligibility depends on […] The post College Basketball Eligibility Crisis Grows appeared first on HEAVY.
Why St. John’s scheduled the start differently this year — and how it could shape the season
The Johnnies’ first true test won’t arrive until the week of Thanksgiving.
Eligibility case for LSU’s RJ Luis takes another major turn
Believe it or not, RJ Luis might be able to play for the LSU Tigers men’s basketball team this season. In a big twist, a judge in Baton Rouge granted an injunction on Wednesday “enjoining” LSU and the SEC to stop the conference from imposing penalties on the program for having him on the roster, … The post Eligibility case for LSU’s RJ Luis takes another major turn appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
“Fundamentally Poor”: Rick Pitino Makes Honest Assessment of St. John’s Preseason Games
Rick Pitino’s St. John’s go into the new season after an undefeated 3-0 preseason. They faced Drexel, Rutgers and No. 7 Texas in the three exhibition games. St. John’s won 104-99 in a four-overtime thriller against Rutgers on Oct. 18. After the game, Pitino said that if they play like that against the Longhorns, they’d […]
St. John’s matchup with Texas is going to be an important litmus test
Texas, which is expected to be one of the premier teams in the country this season, is coming to the Garden for a noon tipoff.
Potential First-Round Pick Shockingly Withdraws From the 2026 NBA Draft
Potential first-round pick Tounde Yessoufou stunned the basketball world by withdrawing from the 2026 NBA Draft and committing to Rick Pitino’s St. John’s program.
“More of a Financial Decision”: Rick Pitino Makes Brutally Honest Admission for March Madness Hero’s Departure from St. John’s
St. John's Red Storm coach Rick Pitino has given his initial thoughts on the sudden departure of senior guard Dylan Darling.
With Kentucky, St. John’s, Louisville Lined Up, Iowa State’s Milan Momcilovic Makes His Feelings Clear on NBA Draft Decision
Iowa State's Milan Momcilovic details his 2026 NBA Draft plans amid interest from programs like Kentucky, St. John's, and Louisville.
‘Who Cares?’ — Rick Pitino Sends Blunt Message, Making Feelings Clear on NCAA Tournament Expanding to 76 Teams
St. John's head coach Rick Pitino expresses his thoughts on the pushback over the NCAA's decision to expand the Tournament to 76 teams.
As St. John’s Chase $3 Million Forward, Rick Pitino Gets Huge Boost in Transfer Portal
As the St. John's Red Storm, coached by Rick Pitino, are actively chasing Syracuse Orange forward Donnie Freeman, their 2026-27 roster just got boosted with incoming junior Ian Jackson confirming his return to the team next year.
Mark Pope And Rick Pitino Reportedly Set to Battle for Kiyan Anthony’s Ex-Teammate Valued at $3 Million
Despite a $22 million spent on NIL deals for Mark Pope’s Kentucky, the team’s finish was pretty disappointing. They were eliminated in the second round. Rick Pitino’s St. John’s, on the other hand, reached the Sweet 16. Now, both teams are chasing a highly rated transfer forward who would cost a fair amount. Kiyan Anthony’s […]
Auburn’s Tahaad Pettiford Reacts to St. John’s Transfer Decision
Tahaad Pettiford shared his reaction after Donnie Freeman committed to St. John’s in a major transfer portal move.
Rick Pitino wrestles prized transfer away from Kentucky
Rick Pitino’s latest revenge against Kentucky happened via the transfer portal rather than the hardwood. The St. John’s head coach landed prized transfer Donnie Freeman from Syracuse, beating out Mark Pope at Kentucky for his services. The 6’9″ forward had two productive seasons with the Orange, and now adds a versatile scoring option to Pitino’s … The post Rick Pitino wrestles prized transfer away from Kentucky appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Mark Pope, Kentucky Suffer Transfer Portal Blow on Monday
Mark Pope and Kentucky lost ground in the transfer portal as Donnie Freeman’s decision came down to coaching influence.
Kentucky loses 10-game starter to SEC rival via transfer portal
Kentucky basketball took a massive College Basketball Transfer Portal loss Monday. UK just watched Southeastern Conference rival LSU swipe away Mouhamed Dioubate in stunning fashion. The SEC foe wins the Dioubate sweepstakes, with Joe Tipton of On3/Rivals reporting the move. The now former UK big rises as the first portal addition in Will Wade’s return […] The post Kentucky loses 10-game starter to SEC rival via transfer portal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kansas basketball adds 16.1-PPG freshman to help replace Darryn Peterson
The Kansas Jayhawks scored a big win on the college basketball transfer portal with the commitment of Toledo Rockets guard Leroy Blyden Jr. Blyden is coming off a terrific freshman campaign with the Rockets in the 2025-26 season and will now be taking his talents to Lawrence. “NEWS: Toledo transfer Leroy Blyden Jr. has committed […] The post Kansas basketball adds 16.1-PPG freshman to help replace Darryn Peterson appeared first on ClutchPoints.