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.

Team Durant’s Acaden Lewis (8) goes for a lay up during a game against Team Mokan Elite during the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League session one on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the Memphis Sports & Event Center in Memphis, Tenn.

St. John's basketball hosting Acaden Lewis on visit after decommitment from Kentucky

Dec 21, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; St. John's basketball transfer target Xaivian Lee (1) dribbles the ball against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second half at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-Imagn Images

Surprising news in Xaivian Lee recruitment could be trouble for St. John's basketball

St. John's v Marquette; St. John's basketball guard Kadary Richmond

Kadary Richmond's professional career put on hold for six weeks following surgery

St. John's v Connecticut; St. John's basketball guard Simeon Wilcher

Simeon Wilcher's 'loyalty' keeps him with St. John's basketball amid transfer visits

Miami Marlins v New York Mets; St. John's basketball center Zuby Ejiofor

Zuby Ejiofor delivers strike in ceremonial first pitch before New York Mets game

Omaha v St. John's; St. John's basketball forward Zuby Ejiofor

St. John's basketball finishes with highest AP poll ranking since 1999-2000

Omaha v St. John's; St. John's basketball forward RJ Luis

RJ Luis says he was 'hurt' by NCAA Tournament benching and Rick Pitino's comments

St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino.

Rick Pitino is very clear on what St. John's basketball must add in transfer portal

2025 Naismith Awards Brunch; St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino

Rick Pitino makes classy dedication after winning Naismith Coach of the Year

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament - First & Second Rounds - Providence - Practice Day; St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino

Rick Pitino planning for reunions with Kentucky, Louisville, and Iona next season

Apr 4, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) during a practice session for the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Florida coach credits Easter Sunday visit in landing Walter Clayton over St. John's

Arkansas v St. John's; Kadary Richmond defends Jonas Aidoo in St. John's basketball NCAA Tournament game against Arkansas

Rick Pitino laments 'bad whistle' during NCAA Tournament loss against Arkansas

Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; St. John's basketball guard Deivon Smith (5), forward Zuby Ejiofor (24), and forward RJ Luis (12) react to a play during the second half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

Zuby Ejiofor opens up about RJ Luis' struggles during abrupt end to St. John's season

Apr 4, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl and St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino pose for a photo after both receiving the Coach of the Year award at Alamodome.

Rick Pitino makes personal and St. John's history with AP Coach of the Year

Jan 11, 2025; New York, New York, USA; St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino greets guard RJ Luis Jr. (12) as he comes out of the game in the second half against the Villanova Wildcats at Madison Square Garden.

Rick Pitino says it would be a 'mistake' for RJ Luis to return to college basketball

Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino during the second half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

Rick Pitino says St. John's would have won National Championship with Arkansas win