The moments that shaped the most unforgettable St. John’s season in a generation
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Bill Self, Kansas Dealt Bad News on Thursday
Bill Self and the No. 4 seed Kansas Jayhawks opened up the 2026 NCAA Tournament with a 68-60 win over No. 13 seed California Baptist Lancers in the first round. However, Kansas' March Madness run didn't last much longer, falling to Rick Pitino and the No. 5 seed St. John's Red Storm in the Round of ...
3 best Wes Enis destinations after South Florida transfer decision
The American Athletic Conference watched Wes Enis emerge as the breakout surprise for South Florida basketball. He went from NCAA Division II transfer to igniting the Bulls’ March Madness run. He won over fans despite falling to Louisville during the first round. Enis still captivated Tampa Bay by hitting 16.4 points per game. The southpaw […] The post 3 best Wes Enis destinations after South Florida transfer decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The roster needs facing St. John’s in transfer portal — including robust push at one position
The transfer portal doors officially open Tuesday for 15 days, and St. John’s figures to be extremely active.
Rick Pitino, St. John’s Dealt Unfortunate News
Rick Pitino and the St. John's Red Storm ended the 2025-26 college basketball regular season with a 28-6 overall record and 18-2 in Big East play, securing the No. 5 seed in the East region of the NCAA Tournament. But after taking down the No. 12 seed Northern Iowa Panthers in the first round and ...
UConn-Duke thriller posts average viewership as Sweet 16, Elite Eight benefit from Nielsen lift
UConn’s thrilling comeback win over Duke during last Sunday’s Elite Eight delivered on the court, but wasn’t a ratings monster by any stretch. Braylon Mullins’ last-second three to lift the Huskies over the Blue Devils and complete a 19-point comeback averaged 13.4 million viewers in the Sunday evening window on CBS, the network announced on…
Sadiku Ibine Ayo Transfer Portal: Top 3 Landing Spots for St. John Forward
Sadiku Ibine Ayo first transfer portal casualty of St. John's heartbreaking end in the NCAA Tournament.
St. John’s loses first player to transfer portal after March Madness exit
The fallout from St. John’s heartbreaking NCAA Tournament exit is now underway. Just days after Friday’s 80-75 Sweet 16 loss at the hands of Duke, Red Storm captain Sadiku Ibine Ayo has indicated his intention to test the transfer portal, The Post’s Zach Braziller reported Monday. A reunion is still on the table, according to...
St. John’s Coach Rick Pitino Expresses Personal Opinion on UConn Coaches
Rick Pitino has spent decades in college basketball, so when the Hall of Fame coach shares his thoughts on the game, people tend to listen. The St. John’s Red Storm men’s basketball coach has always been willing to praise good basketball, even when it involves rivals or teams outside his program. ...
Rick Pitino Gives his Verdict on Jon Scheyer’s Future Amid Mounting Pressure to Quit Duke
St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino defends Jon Scheyer amid mounting pressure to quit after Duke's loss against UConn.
Rick Pitino comes to Jon Scheyer’s defense after Duke’s loss to UConn
Duke coach Jon Scheyer must be engulfed in despair after suffering a painful loss to Connecticut in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. For the second straight year, the Blue Devils blew a big lead and allowed their opponent to complete a come-from-behind victory. Last year, they were eliminated in the Final […] The post Rick Pitino comes to Jon Scheyer’s defense after Duke’s loss to UConn appeared first on ClutchPoints.
3 best Dedan Thomas Jr. transfer portal destinations after LSU departure
Dedan Thomas Jr. rose as one of the top portal entries after leaving UNLV in 2025. He returned to the College Basketball Transfer Portal market nearly a week ago by exiting LSU basketball. The NCAA portal will officially open April 7. This time Thomas brings Southeastern Conference experience at his next stop. Baton Rouge helped […] The post 3 best Dedan Thomas Jr. transfer portal destinations after LSU departure appeared first on ClutchPoints.
LOOK: Viral Clip Of Carlos Boozer Trolling St. John’s Fans Resurfaces After UConn’s Last-Minute Elite Eight Thriller
Duke guard Cameron Boozer's father, Carlos Boozer, has drawn criticism for his actions in the Blue Devils' Sweet 16 win over St. John's.
Rick Pitino Reveals His Feelings After UConn’s Dramatic Elite Eight Win
There’s a reason why college basketball is adored by so many fans. The Cinderella stories, the emergence of new heroes, and, of course, the buzzer-beaters all make the sport special. What happened during UConn’s game against Duke is yet another example of why fans love the game. Despite his rivalry ...
UConn’s stunning March Madness comeback delivered the ultimate St. John’s gut punch
UConn 73, Duke 72 just 48 hours after Blue Devils 80, St. John’s 75 matters more than the consecutive Big East Tournament titles that Rick Pitino’s group won.
St. John’s coach Rick Pitino grabs attention with take on UConn-Duke ending
On Sunday evening, UConn and Duke faced off in the Elite Eight in a game that would have a classic finish. Just days prior, St. John’s had been eliminated in the Sweet 16 by Duke, sending head coach Rick Pitino to watch the next round of March Madness at home. Pitino was clearly watching the […] The post St. John’s coach Rick Pitino grabs attention with take on UConn-Duke ending appeared first on ClutchPoints.
“Absurd”: Rick Pitino Fuming With Refs as Key Duke vs UConn Moment Gave One Team the Edge
St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino was fuming over missed charge in the final second of the Duke vs UConn Elite Eight matchup.
Rick Pitino makes decision on St Johns future after March Madness run
Rick Pitino has reportedly agreed to a new three-year contract with St Johns through 2029-30 season, despite frustration over his team's treatment after their March Madness loss to Duke
CBS Sports Network crew pokes fun at Jon Rothstein during Rick Pitino contract scoop on live TV
While most of the focus in the men’s college basketball world on Sunday was about the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight, which featured an unbelievable finish between Connecticut and Duke, there was some news involving St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino. Pitino signed an amended contract with St. John’s that makes him the second-highest paid coach Read more... The post CBS Sports Network crew pokes fun at Jon Rothstein during Rick Pitino contract scoop on live TV appeared first on Awful Announcing.
How Much Is Rick Pitino’s New Contract Worth? St. John’s HC Becomes 2nd-Highest Paid After Dan Hurley
St. John's Rick Pitino is receiving a considerable raise by the Red Storm, which will making the second best coach in the Big East.
St. John’s Zuby Ejiofor in uphill battle to be first-round pick in loaded draft: NBA scout
The next step is the NBA, and likely becoming the first Johnnie drafted since Sir’Dominic Pointer in 2015.
73-Year-Old Rick Pitino Makes Career Decision After NCAA Tournament Loss
Rick Pitino has transformed St. John's since taking over in 2023. The team has an 81-25 record under his leadership.
Rick Pitino inks new contract to stay with St. John’s
St. John’s basketball soared to new, long-awaited heights under Rick Pitino. Including advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999 and handing Duke a scare. Pitino received his reward for reigniting the Red Storm after March Madness. Pitino and the Catholic university have agreed to a new contract, per ESPN college basketball […] The post Rick Pitino inks new contract to stay with St. John’s appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Major news emerges about Rick Pitino’s future
Rick Pitino was not quite able to get back into the Elite Eight this season, but he will still end up doing quite well for himself. The St. John’s men’s basketball head coach Pitino has signed a new deal with the university, Pete Thamel of ESPN reported on Sunday. Thamel adds that Pitino’s new contract … The post Major news emerges about Rick Pitino’s future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.