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.

Kansas State v St. John's; St. John's basketball guard Deivon Smith dunks against Kansas State inside Carnesecca Arena.

St. John's basketball igniter is just scratching the surface as Big East play begins

Nov 9, 2024; Queens, New York, USA; St. John's basketball forward Brady Dunlap (44) at Carnesecca Arena.

St. John's basketball loses banged up Brady Dunlap to left hand surgery

Dec 17, 2024; Queens, New York, USA; St. John's basketball guard Simeon Wilcher (7) takes a three point shot in the second half against the DePaul Blue Demons at Carnesecca Arena.

St. John's basketball impressively steamrolls DePaul in Big East opener

Dec 14, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Connecticut Huskies forward Liam McNeeley (30) gestures after scoring in the second half against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Big East basketball Power Rankings: Champs reemerge as the team to beat

Nov 17, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New Mexico Lobos guard Tru Washington (3) looks to drive past St. John's basketball forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) and guard Kadary Richmond (1) in the first half at Madison Square Garden.

Zuby Ejiofor's work ethic remains focal point for sparking St. John's basketball team

Dec 11, 2024; Queens, New York, USA; St. John's basketball forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) dunks in the second half against the Bryant University Bulldogs at Carnesecca Arena.

St. John's basketball uses another second half burst in win over Bryant

Dec 4, 2024; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies forward Liam McNeeley (30) reacts after his three point basket against the Baylor Bears in the second half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Big East basketball teams beginning to steady with league play quickly approaching

Dec 7, 2024; Queens, New York, USA; St. John's basketball guard Simeon Wilcher (7) warms up prior to the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Carnesecca Arena.

Lou Carnesecca helped St. John's basketball land uncommitted Simeon Wilcher

Dec 7, 2024; Queens, New York, USA; St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino wears a sweater in honor of the late Lou Carnesecca against the Kansas State Wildcats at Carnesecca Arena.

Rick Pitino honors St. John's basketball legend Lou Carnesecca with iconic sweater

Dec 7, 2024; Queens, New York, USA; St. John's basketball forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) drives past Kansas State Wildcats center Ugonna Onyenso (34) in the second half at Carnesecca Arena.

St. John's basketball second half surge downs Kansas State in emotional victory

Nov 9, 2024; Queens, New York, USA; St. John's basketball guard Deivon Smith (5) at Carnesecca Arena.

Deivon Smith status still uncertain as St. John's basketball players clear punishment

Rutgers vs St. Johns; St. John's basketball legend Lou Carnesecca watches the Red Storm play

St. John's basketball players of all eras celebrate life of Lou Carnesecca

Feb 23, 2022; Queens, New York, USA; T shirts and rally towels are placed on the seats as part of a White Out game prior to the game between the Creighton Blue Jays and the St. John basketball game at Carnesecca Arena.

St. John's basketball unveils plans to honor Lou Carnesecca at Kansas State game

Maui Invitational - Connecticut v Dayton; UConn basketball head coach Dan Hurley coaches in the Maui Invitational

Big East basketball power rankings remain chaotic after disastrous start to season

Dec 1, 2024; New York, New York, USA; A graphic in memory of former New York Nets and St. John’s head coach Lou Carnesecca is displayed during a moment of silence prior to the start of the game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Knicks, MSG hold moment of silence for St. John's basketball icon Lou Carnesecca

Nov 13, 2024; Queens, New York, USA; St. John's basketball guard Deivon Smith (5) drives past Wagner Seahawks guard Zae Blake (5) in the second half at Carnesecca Arena.

St. John's basketball players will decide when Deivon Smith returns after benching