Kevin Connelly

Kevin Connelly

Joined: Jan 25, 2018

Site Expert of Ball Durham and Storm The Paint, which covers Duke and St. John's, respectively.

Jan 11, 2025; New York, New York, USA; St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino at Madison Square Garden.

St. John's basketball lands at No. 20 in poll, highest ranking since 2014-15 season

Jan 18, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; St. John's basketball guard Deivon Smith (5) goes to the basket asSeton Hall Pirates guard Garwey Dual (33) defends during the first half at Prudential Center.

Deivon Smith's desire to play against Seton Hall overrides Rick Pitino, trainer

Jan 18, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; St. John's basketball guard Simeon Wilcher (7) dunks the ball in front of Seton Hall Pirates guard Garwey Dual (33) during the second half at Prudential Center.

Shaheen Holloway sounds off after St. John's basketball team 'embarrassed' Seton Hall

Jan 18, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; St. John's basketball guard RJ Luis Jr. (12) dribbles as Seton Hall Pirates guard Garwey Dual (33) defends during the second half at Prudential Center.

RJ Luis has not thought about future amid St. John's basketball success

Jan 18, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; St. John's basketball guard Kadary Richmond (1) defends Seton Hall Pirates forward Scotty Middleton (7) during the first half at Prudential Center.

Rick Pitino says NIL is major reason why Kadary Richmond joined St. John's basketball

Jan 18, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; St. John's basketball guard Kadary Richmond (1) dribbles up court during the first half against the Seton Hall Pirates at Prudential Center.

St. John's basketball dominates Seton Hall in Kadary Richmond's return to Newark

Butler v St. John's; St. John's basketball guard Kadary Richmond scores a layup against Butler

St. John's basketball trying to downplay return of Kadary Richmond to Seton Hall

Jan 11, 2025; New York, New York, USA; St. John's basketball guard Deivon Smith (5) at Madison Square Garden.

Deivon Smith unlikely to play for St. John's basketball against Seton Hall

Jan 11, 2025; New York, New York, USA; St. John's basketball guard Kadary Richmond (1) at Madison Square Garden.

NFL Playoffs block St. John's basketball from national TV spot against Seton Hall

Jan 14, 2025; New York, New York, USA; St. John's basketball guard Kadary Richmond (1) looks to drive past Georgetown Hoyas forward Thomas Sorber (35) in the second half at Madison Square Garden.

Ed Cooley calls AP Top-25 voters 'blind' for not including St. John's basketball team

Kansas State v St. John's; St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino and forward Brady Dunalp

Brady Dunlap to see specialist in Toronto as St. John's basketball return is unlikely

Jan 14, 2025; New York, New York, USA; St. John's basketball guard Simeon Wilcher (7) takes a three point shot past Georgetown Hoyas guard Malik Mack (2) in the second half at Madison Square Garden.

St. John's basketball shows incredible desire to win with comeback against Georgetown

Jan 11, 2025; New York, New York, USA; St. John's basketball guard Kadary Richmond (1) controls the ball against Villanova Wildcats guard Jhamir Brickus (2) in the second half at Madison Square Garden.

St. John's basketball versatility, mental toughness remains big reason for optimism

Jan 11, 2025; New York, New York, USA; St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino leads the team back onto the floor after a 80-68 victory over the Villanova Wildcats at Madison Square Garden.

St. John's basketball misses Associated Press Top-25 ranking by one spot

New Mexico v St. John's; St. John's basketball guard Deivon Smith

Deivon Smith says 'I never rule myself out', questionable to play against Georgetown

Jan 11, 2025; New York, New York, USA; St. John's basketball guard Simeon Wilcher (7) drives to the basket against Villanova Wildcats forward Eric Dixon (43) in the second half at Madison Square Garden.

Biggest takeaways from St. John's basketball victory over Villanova at The Garden