Sadiku Ibine Ayo forged deep bond with Rick Pitino — even if that meant leaving St. John’s to thrive
They were, in Sadiku Ibine Ayo’s words, “uncomfortable conversations.”

They were, in Sadiku Ibine Ayo’s words, “uncomfortable conversations.”

Zuby Ejiofor and Sadiku Ibine Ayo are gone now, and someone will have to emerge to fill that void.

Recently, Rick Pitino talked about a recruiting tweak to go after more high school players. It didn’t take long for St. John’s to score big in that forum.

Pitino said he just wanted to get a look at some of his other forwards.

The Post takes a look at three under-the-radar players to keep an eye on.

Rick Pitino and the nation’s No. 13-ranked Johnnies will peel back the curtains at Lou Carnesecca Arena Monday night.

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St. John’s women’s basketball coach Joe Tartamella, entering his 15th season at the helm, knows better than to put much weight on preseason predictions.

The Post’s Zach Braziller answers key questions, gives predictions and picks the top games to watch for St. John’s ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season.

This team’s potential has the Hall of Fame coach amped up for another year.

Theo Edema was pressed into action Sunday against one of the best centers in the country, and the freshman performed better than anyone could have expected.

There are two basketball fan bases in celebration mode in New York City now.

Consider this latest addition a changeup, a departure from the bulk of St. John’s offseason.

Former St. John's sophomore guard Joson Sanon has chosen to go to West Virginia after entering the transfer portal.

St. John’s search for a Zuby Ejiofor replacement continues.

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

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

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


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St. John’s basketball delivered an aggressive Monday in the College Basketball Transfer Portal. Not just limited to re-adding Ruben Prey either. The Red Storm now lured in a talent representing a past Big East rival: Donnie Freeman of Syracuse. Rick Pitino and his staff win him over by beating Kentucky, with Pete Nakos of On3/Rivals […] The post St. John’s scores big transfer portal win with 16.5 PPG star appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

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 sportingnews.com
