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NCAA Basketball rumors: Kentucky, St. John’s battling for $3 million Syracuse transfer

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St. John’s and Kentucky basketball are each losing a key frontcourt talent, forcing them to comb the transfer portal for a potential replacement. They just so happen to be pursing the same player. The two Power Four programs are reportedly targeting Donnie Freeman, who is leaving Syracuse after two seasons, per On3’s Pete Nakos. Money […] The post NCAA Basketball rumors: Kentucky, St. John’s battling for $3 million Syracuse transfer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rick Pitino Dealt Bad News As St. John’s Suffer Transfer Portal Blow

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The transfer portal has opened, and there is a flux of players wanting to find their next team. St. John’s and Rick Pitino have been dealt a blow, but there is a silver lining. St. John’s March Madness hero guard Dylan Darling and another guard, Joson Sanon, have both entered the transfer portal. Other departures […]

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Kentucky Forward Predicted to Transfer to Rising College Basketball Team

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Forward Mouhamed Dioubate was solid in his first season with the Kentucky Wildcats. The junior appeared in 31 games and made 10 starts, averaging 8.8 points (career-high), 5.5 rebounds and one assist. He also shot 21.4% from the three-point line and 54.2% from the field. He made an immediate impact ...

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Rick Pitino, St. John's Suffer Transfer Portal Loss on Tuesday

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Rick Pitino and the St. John's Red Storm did not finish the 2025-26 college basketball season on the high note they were hoping for. After winning the Big East tournament, they entered the NCAA Tournament as the No. 5 seed in the East Region. However, the Red Storm were eliminated in the Sweet 16 ...

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St. John’s basketball rumors: Red Storm is ‘team to beat’ for Kentucky transfer

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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.

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St. John’s Red Storm meeting with Kentucky transfer amid Virginia competition

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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.

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St. John’s Transfer Portal: Rick Pitino Turns Attention to 7’1 Freshman to Replace Departing Players

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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.

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Rick Pitino opens up to The Post on long-term St. John’s future in first comments since new contract

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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.

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1 transfer portal target St. John’s basketball must sign to get back to Sweet 16

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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.

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Top 3 DJ Wagner transfer portal destinations after leaving Arkansas

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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.

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St. John’s leading the way in KJ Lewis recruitment

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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.

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Tough Coaching Isn’t The Problem; Soft America Is | Kathy Taylor

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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.

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3 best Wes Enis destinations after South Florida transfer decision

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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.

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Rick Pitino, St. John’s Dealt Unfortunate News

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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 ...

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College hoops Adam Schein reveals why Dan Hurley is the “absolute best coach” compared to Rick Pitino, John Calipari & Tom Izzo – sportskeeda.com

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College hoops Adam Schein reveals why Dan Hurley is the “absolute best coach” compared to Rick Pitino, John Calipari & Tom Izzo  sportskeeda.com

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St. John’s Coach Rick Pitino Expresses Personal Opinion on UConn Coaches

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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. ...

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Rick Pitino comes to Jon Scheyer’s defense after Duke’s loss to UConn

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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.

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