Kevin Connelly

Kevin Connelly

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

Feb 11, 2023; Queens, New York, USA;  Providence Friars forward Bryce Hopkins (23) looks to drive past St. John's basketball forward O'Mar Stanley (4) in the first half at Madison Square Garden.

Bryce Hopkins is healthy, confident, and appreciative beginning his St. John's career

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

Optimism high surrounding St. John's basketball season behind revamped roster

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Connecticut v St. John's; St. John's basketball center Zuby Ejiofor

St. John's basketball schedule at Players Era Festival in Las Vegas gets finalized

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Nov 25, 2023; Queens, New York, USA;  A Nike basketball with the St. John's Red Storm logo at Carnesecca Arena.

St. John's basketball ends partnership with Nike, makes move to adidas official

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

St. John's basketball will have much bigger presence at NBA Summer League than usual

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Nov 17, 2024; New York, New York, USA;  St. John's basketball guards Kadary Richmond (1) and RJ Luis Jr. (12) celebrate in the second half against the New Mexico Lobos at Madison Square Garden.

St. John's basketball players quickly sign deals after NBA Draft, including RJ Luis

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Jan 14, 2025; New York, New York, USA;  Peacock reporter Caroline Pineda and St. John's basketball guard RJ Luis Jr. (12) at Madison Square Garden.

St. John's basketball NBA Draft drought continues after RJ Luis goes undrafted

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2025 NBA Draft - Content Circuit, Media Availability and Portraits; Walter Clayton Jr. before the NBA Draft

Walter Clayton confident Rick Pitino will transform Ian Jackson into a point guard

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Mar 14, 2025; New York, NY, USA; St. John's basketball guard RJ Luis Jr. (12) is introduced before a semifinal game against the Marquette Golden Eagles at Madison Square Garden.

St. John's basketball looking to snap lengthy draft drought behind RJ Luis

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Travelers Championship 2025 - Final Round; Keegan Bradley wins the Travelers Championship

Keegan Bradley completes miraculous comeback to win title at Travelers Championship

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

Rick Pitino lauds athleticism, shooting ability of St. John's after summer practice

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Mar 17, 2025; Dayton, OH, USA; St. John's basketball transfer guard Ian Jackson (11) shoots the ball during the First Four Practice at UD Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Every roster move involving the St. John's basketball team this offseason

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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

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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

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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

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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

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