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San Diego, CA, USA; St. John&#39;s Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino talks with forward Sadiku Ibine Ayo (2) in the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks during a second round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>St. John&#39;s basketball looking to improve in two key areas entering second game of season</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/st-johns-basketball-looking-to-improve-in-two-key-areas-entering-second-game-of-season?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6t7w60464</guid><description>After a performance that left a lot of room for improvement, Rick Pitino knows what he wants to see change from the St. John&#39;s basketball team against Iona.</description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4161,h_2340,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/291/01m6t80n94ghfdcf1b6c.jpg" caption="Oct 25, 2026; 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New York, NY, USA;  St. John&#39;s Red Storm guard Tounde Yessoufou (24) gestures after making a three point shot in the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Madison Square Garden. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Quinn Ellis already emerges as Rick Pitino, St. John&#39;s basketball&#39;s most important player</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/quinn-ellis-already-emerges-as-rick-pitino-st-johns-basketball-most-important-player?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5g862hwt7</guid><description>After two preseason games it has become clear that Quinn Ellis is the most important player on the St. John&#39;s basketball roster. </description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6405,h_3602,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/291/01m5g8ngw7tym5ps2hpg.jpg" caption="Mar 19, 2026; 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Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA;  Indiana Hoosiers forward Reed Bailey (1) grabs the rebound in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>St. John&#39;s basketball hosting rare 5-star recruiting prospect during Texas exhibition game</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/st-johns-basketball-hosting-rare-5-star-recruiting-prospect-during-texas-exhibition-game?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5dnsrpwmz</guid><description>It&#39;ll be a rare occurrence when the St. John&#39;s basketball team hosts a 5-star prospect at its exhibition game this weekend. </description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:25:33 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3578,h_2012,x_0,y_391/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/291/01m5dnys2n5372f7zytf.jpg" caption="Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Dream City (AZ) Christian Eagles forward Malachi Jordan (5) against Dynamic Prep (TX) during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. 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New York, NY, USA; SSt. John&#39;s Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) hold the tournament’s most valuable player trophy following the men&#39;s Big East Conference Tournament Championship against the Connecticut Huskies at Madison Square Garden | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>St. John&#39;s basketball wing Keyshawn Hall moves eligibility lawsuit to New York after struggles in Ohio </title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/st-johns-basketball-wing-keyshawn-hall-moves-eligibility-lawsuit-to-new-york-after-struggles-in-ohio?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3qy66e61s</guid><description>St. John&#39;s is trying to expedite the process of getting Auburn transfer Keyshawn Hall eligible and moved his court case to the state of New York. </description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:36:19 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1780,h_1001,x_342,y_66/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/291/01m3qy8n6180vv587n9q.jpg" caption="Auburn Tigers forward Keyshawn Hall (7) high fives coaches before the game as Auburn Tigers take on South Alabama Jaguars during the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>St. John&#39;s basketball schedule finalized after setting date with Iona at Madison Square Garden </title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/st-johns-basketball-schedule-finalized-after-setting-date-with-iona-at-madison-square-garden?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3pjssat27</guid><description>After a long offseason, the St. John&#39;s basketball schedule has been set following a date being confirmed for a game at Madison Square Garden. </description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:46:47 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3768,h_2119,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/291/01m3pjv2yckrck52gp5c.jpg" caption="Mar 14, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Fox Sports broadcaster Gus Johnson interviews St. John&#39;s Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino after St. John&#39;s defeats the Connecticut Huskies in the men&#39;s Big East Conference Tournament Championship game at Madison Square Garden. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Oziyah Sellers commits to SMU as former St. John&#39;s basketball guard continues to battle for eligibility </title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/oziyah-sellers-commits-to-smu-as-former-st-johns-basketball-guard-continues-to-battle-for-eligibility?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m34k223ztm</guid><description>Former St. John&#39;s basketball guard Oziyah Sellers has committed to a new school as he looks for a fifth year of eligibility. </description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:45:54 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_9504,h_5346,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/291/01m34k478bksam9n0wsh.jpg" caption="Feb 14, 2026; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; St. John’s University Red Storm guard Oziyah Sellers (4) shoots during the second half of the game against the Providence College Friars at Amica Mutual Pavilion. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Rick Pitino gushes about Ian Jackson ahead of St. John&#39;s basketball official practice </title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/rick-pitino-gushes-about-ian-jackson-ahead-of-st-johns-basketball-official-practice?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2pkqt4003</guid><description>Rick Pitino is very high on his returning guard Ian Jackson entering this season for the St. John&#39;s basketball team. </description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:53:08 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3167,h_1781,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/291/01m2pkv6aqxcm683c3wv.jpg" caption="St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino talks to guard Ian Jackson (11) during the second half of their game Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; St. John&#39;s Red Storm guard Ian Jackson (11) and forward RubŽn Prey (white shirt) react from the bench after a three pointer against the Villanova Wildcats during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>St. John&#39;s Oziyah Sellers enters transfer portal after judge ruling grants extra year of eligibility</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/st-johns-oziyah-sellers-enters-transfer-portal-after-judge-ruling-grants-extra-year-of-eligibility?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kyyxnvxbm0</guid><description>Former St. John&#39;s guard Oziyah Sellers is entering the transfer portal as college basketball seniors are on the brink of another year of eligibility.   </description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:23:21 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2462,h_1384,x_0,y_136/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/291/01kyyxqq88y17qbnsqp2.jpg" caption="Mar 13, 2026; 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Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; St. John&#39;s Red Storm forward Ruben Prey (17) drives to the hoop past Iowa State Cyclones forward Blake Buchanan (23) during the first half in a 2025 Players Era Festival group play game at Michelob Ultra Arena. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Tounde Yessoufou&#39;s athleticism seems like perfect fit in St. John&#39;s basketball system</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/tounde-yessoufou-athleticism-seems-like-perfect-fit-in-st-johns-basketball-system?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvrn1w2ybe</guid><description>Tounde Yessoufou&#39;s former teammate things he might have found the perfect fit and system with Rick Pitino and St. John&#39;s. </description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:19:22 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5768,h_3244,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/291/01kvrn5ehzqwg2gnb8m9.jpg" caption="Jan 20, 2026; 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San Diego, CA, USA; St. John&#39;s Red Storm forward Rubén Prey (17) reacts in the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks during a second round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. 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San Diego, CA, USA; St. John&#39;s Red Storm guard Oziyah Sellers (4) shoots against Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) in the first half during a second round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Bryce Hopkins gets drafted by Denver Nuggets as St. John&#39;s has best draft in modern era</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/bryce-hopkins-gets-drafted-by-denver-nuggets-as-st-johns-has-best-draft-in-modern-era?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvy6w03p3z</guid><description>It was a clean sweep for the St. John&#39;s basketball program in the NBA Draft after Bryce Hopkins was selected by the Denver Nuggets. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:58:22 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4500,h_2531,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/291/01kvy73bff7vdb35jk3b.jpg" caption="Feb 3, 2026; 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San Diego, CA, USA; St. John&#39;s Red Storm forward Dillon Mitchell (1) controls the ball against Northern Iowa Panthers guard Trey Campbell (4) in the first half during a first round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. | Denis Poroy-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>St. John&#39;s basketball forward could be perfect fit for New York Knicks in second round of NBA Draft</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/st-johns-basketball-forward-could-be-perfect-fit-for-new-york-knicks-in-second-round-of-nba-draft?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kve3mvmqsa</guid><description>The Knicks are still maneuvering around the NBA Draft and it could be in an attempt to land St. John&#39;s forward Dillon Mitchell. </description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:50:08 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2093,h_1177,x_739,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/291/01kve3qn5y7axxzcy7by.jpg" caption="Mar 26, 2026; 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New York, NY, USA; St. John&#39;s Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) celebrates with forward Bryce Hopkins (23) and guards Oziyah Sellers (4) and Dylan Darling (0) during the second half of the men&#39;s Big East Conference Tournament Championship game against the Connecticut Huskies at Madison Square Garden. | Brad Penner-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>St. John&#39;s basketball stars have wide range of destinations entering NBA Draft</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/st-johns-basketball-stars-have-wide-range-of-destinations-entering-nba-draft?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvr5026ff0</guid><description>After not having a draft pick since 2015, the St. John&#39;s basketball program is hoping three of its stars get selected in the NBA Draft. </description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:33:25 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7725,h_4345,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/291/01kvr5237mw8yz80zjxd.jpg" caption="Mar 19, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; St. John&#39;s basketball forward Zuby Ejiofor (24), right, speaks at a press conference as forward Dillon Mitchell (1) looks on ahead of the first round of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. | Denis Poroy-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Zuby Ejiofor not invited to NBA Draft Green Room looking to break St. John&#39;s unlucky draft streak</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/zuby-ejiofor-not-invited-to-nba-draft-green-room-looking-to-break-st-johns-unlucky-draft-streak?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvqzfehvrq</guid><description>Zuby Ejiofor will be looking to break a long NBA Draft drought for the St. John&#39;s basketball program. </description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:05:09 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/291/01kvqzm330a19b0t5b7n.jpg" caption="Mar 27, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; St. John&#39;s Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) reacts after losing to Duke Blue Devils during a Sweet Sixteen game of the East Regional of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>St. John&#39;s basketball freshman remains in New York after transfer to Fordham</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/st-johns-basketball-freshman-remains-in-new-york-after-transfer-to-fordham?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvbh76tn5t</guid><description>St. John&#39;s basketball freshman Kelvin Odih is staying in New York after entering the transfer portal but has committed to Fordham. </description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:14:55 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1683,h_946,x_0,y_886/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/291/01kvbh8z2rp045v75qxh.jpg" caption="Dec 23, 2025; Queens, New York, USA;  St. John&#39;s Red Storm guard Kelvin Odih (5) looks to post up against Harvard Crimson forwards Thomas Batties II (15) and Ryan Sullivan (34) in the second half at Carnesecca Arena. | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Tounde Yessoufou signs with Reebok Basketball, adding to revitalization of brand</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/tounde-yessoufou-signs-with-reebok-basketball-adding-to-revitalization-of-brand?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kv8p08t0x3</guid><description>The newest St. John&#39;s basketball signee has inked a brand deal with Reebok as the company makes its resurgence in the sport. </description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:22:59 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3263,h_1835,x_0,y_101/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/291/01kv8p26jes6v78x961d.jpg" caption="Mar 7, 2026; 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San Diego, CA, USA; St. John&#39;s basketball head coach Rick Pitino talks with forward Sadiku Ibine Ayo (2) in the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks during a second round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. | Denis Poroy-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Baylor guard Tounde Yessoufou withdraws from NBA Draft and commits to St. John&#39;s</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/baylor-guard-tounde-yessoufou-withdraws-from-nba-draft-and-commits-to-st-johns?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kspdtrr5n6</guid><description>St. John&#39;s made its biggest splash of the offseason by luring Baylor guard Tounde Yessoufou out of the NBA Draft and getting a commitment. </description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 05:08:42 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2106,h_1184,x_0,y_69/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/291/01kspe4rzkb5z7hh43m5.jpg" caption="Feb 4, 2026; 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