Rick Pitino And Dan Hurley Going Head To Head As Big 12 Standout Decides Transfer Portal Destination
Rick Pitino and Dan Hurley battle for Big 12 standout Moustapha Thiam as the top transfer weighs St. John’s vs UConn.
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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 run to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. The Johnnies rebuilt the roster last season mostly through […] The post St. John’s basketball rumors: Red Storm is ‘team to beat’ for Kentucky transfer appeared first on ClutchPoints.
St. John’s Red Storm meeting with Kentucky transfer amid Virginia competition
As the St. John’s Red Storm continue to assess options in the transfer portal, Mouhamed Dioubate, a transfer from Kentucky, has surfaced as a priority target in head coach Rick Pitino’s roster construction for the 2026-27 season. Dioubate reportedly held Zoom meetings with both St. John’s and Virginia Cavaliers on Wednesday, with an on-campus visit […] The post St. John’s Red Storm meeting with Kentucky transfer amid Virginia competition appeared first on ClutchPoints.
St. John’s Transfer Portal: Rick Pitino Turns Attention to 7’1 Freshman to Replace Departing Players
With an influx of big men presumably leaving his program next season, St. John's Red Storm coach Rick Pitino is being linked to snag Arizona State Sun Devils center Massamba Diop, who just recently entered this offseason's transfer portal.
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 four-year deal.
1 transfer portal target St. John’s basketball must sign to get back to Sweet 16
St. John’s basketball entered 2025-26 with only four returners and needing to replace top scorer RJ Luis. Yet this Red Storm team still dominated the Big East under Rick Pitino. And eventually ended a 27-year dry spell in making the Sweet 16. Pitino built his Storm teams off the College Basketball Transfer Portal. The 73-year-old […] The post 1 transfer portal target St. John’s basketball must sign to get back to Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Top 3 DJ Wagner transfer portal destinations after leaving Arkansas
DJ Wagner rose as a coveted transfer two years ago after leaving Kentucky. Wagner then followed John Calipari to Arkansas. He’s back in the NCAA College Basketball Transfer Portal as of Monday, though. Wagner also enters a familiar territory: Becoming a highly-wanted talent. Only this time it appears he and Calipari won’t be a pairing […] The post Top 3 DJ Wagner transfer portal destinations after leaving Arkansas appeared first on ClutchPoints.
St. John’s leading the way in KJ Lewis recruitment
St. John’s basketball handed Rick Pitino full confidence in leading the Red Storm for years to come. That includes Pitino earning leverage to pursue rival talent via the College Basketball Transfer Portal. Looks like Georgetown star KJ Lewis rises as one to watch among the Johnnies. College basketball insider for On3/Rivals Joe Tipton revealed Tuesday […] The post St. John’s leading the way in KJ Lewis recruitment appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Tough Coaching Isn’t The Problem; Soft America Is | Kathy Taylor
Somewhere over the last decade, a loud minority decided that discomfort is danger. That being challenged is being harmed. That a raised voice is a raised fist. Gentle parenting crept off the playground and onto the sideline. Everyone got a participation trophy, and the kids who actually wanted to win were left wondering why their coach wasn’t allowed to coach anymore.
Rick Pitino leaps to defense of March Madness coach after dramatic ending
Rick Pitino praised Duke coach Jon Scheyer after Duke's devastating NCAA Tournament loss to UConn on a last-second buzzer beater, while criticizing the NCAA's post-game interview process
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.
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 ...
30 Years Ago Today, Historic College Basketball Program Won its Sixth NCAA Title
Nine future NBA players. Relentless pressure. Total dominance. Kentucky’s 1996 run still feels unreal 30 years later.
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.
College hoops Adam Schein reveals why Dan Hurley is the “absolute best coach” compared to Rick Pitino, John Calipari & Tom Izzo – sportskeeda.com
College hoops Adam Schein reveals why Dan Hurley is the “absolute best coach” compared to Rick Pitino, John Calipari & Tom Izzo sportskeeda.com
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.
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.