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.

Cleveland Cavaliers v New York Knicks - Game Four; St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino at the New York Knicks game

Rick Pitino endorses former St. John's basketball superstar to be Knicks head coach

Arkansas v St. John's; St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino

St. John's makes final addition with freshman guard that has local connection

Cleveland Guardians v New York Yankees; St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino

Rick Pitino defends RJ Luis' controversial decision to remain in 2025 NBA Draft

Cleveland Guardians v New York Yankees; St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino

Rick Pitino jokes Yankees star Aaron Judge not quick laterally to play basketball

St. John's basketball player cannot not attend workouts due to U.S. visa policies

Feb 1, 2025; New York, New York, USA; St. John's basketball guard RJ Luis Jr. (12) takes a three point shot in the first half against the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden.

St. John's basketball is big winner after NBA Draft withdrawal deadline

Mar 15, 2025; New York, NY, USA; St. John's basketball guard RJ Luis Jr. (12) celebrates his three point shot against Creighton Bluejays forward Jasen Green (0) during the second half at Madison Square Garden.

RJ Luis remains in NBA Draft rather than return to college and enter transfer portal

Feb 26, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; St. John's basketball transfer guard Joson Sanon (3) shoots over Brigham Young Cougars forward Richie Saunders (15) during the second half at Desert Financial Arena.

St. John's basketball transfer withdraws from NBA Draft to play for Rick Pitino

2025 PGA Championship - Final Round; Team USA captain and former St. John's golf star Keegan Bradley

Team USA captain Keegan Bradley gifts free Ryder Cup tickets to St. John's golfers

Mar 19, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; St. John's basketball guard RJ Luis Jr. (12) practices at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

RJ Luis remains focused on remaining in NBA Draft after first scrimmage at combine

Apr 9, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; St. John's head coach Rick Pitino speaks at a press conference before a pregame ceremony honoring the team at a game between the New York Mets and the Miami Marlins at Citi Field.

Rick Pitino jokes St. John's will reinstate football, join SEC with daunting schedule

Kentucky's Big Blue Madness; Kentucky head coach Mark Pope stands with St. John's head coach Rick Pitino

Mark Pope challenges Rick Pitino ahead of St. John's massive matchup against Kentucky

St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino, left, approaches Coach John Calipari as their March Madness game is about to end on Saturday.

St. John's basketball adds another major SEC powerhouse to non-conference schedule

St. Francis Brooklyn v St. John's; St. John's basketball assistant coach Van Macon

St. John's basketball assistant Van Macon departs for professional opportunities

St. John's basketball Chairman of the Board William Janetschek, one of the ownership group of the Brockton Rox, speaks to the audience at the Rox press conference at Brockton City Hall on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2025.

St. John's basketball given $32.5 million gift from Chairman of Board of Trustees

Creighton v St. John's; St. John's basketball center Zuby Ejiofor and head coach Rick Pitino

St. John's basketball forecasted as No. 1 seed in early NCAA Tournament projections