Pitino Inks Lucrative Extension with St. Johns
#CollegeBasketball #StJohnsRick Pitino signs a new contract extension with St. John's, making him the Big East's second-highest paid coach. The deal follows consecutive historic seasons, including a Sweet 16 run, marking a major revival for both the program and Pitino's career. read more
St. Johns Buzzer-Beater Stuns Kansas, Reaches Sweet 16
#MarchMadness #StJohnsDylan Darling's buzzer-beating layup, his only basket, propelled St. John's to a 67-65 win over Kansas, advancing to their first Sweet 16 since 1999. The victory marks a dramatic return to prominence under coach Rick Pitino. read more
St. Johns Repeats as Big East Champions
#BigEast #StJohnsNo. 13 St. John's won its second straight Big East tournament title, defeating No. 6 UConn 72-52. Zuby Ejiofor led with 18 points and nine rebounds. The Red Storm never trailed, completing a dominant regular-season and tournament championship repeat. read more
Former Providence Forward Bryce Hopkins Transfers to St. John's
#StJohns #BryceHopkinsSt. John's secures top-10 transfer Bryce Hopkins from Providence, enhancing their roster along with Arizona State's Jovan Sanon. A talented 6-foot-7 forward, Hopkins, a former All-Big East player, joins Rick Pitino's squad after overcoming injuries. The Red Storm is set to remain competitive in the college basketball scene. read more