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Greenville, SC, USA;  Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) reacts with guard Cayden Boozer (2) in the second half during a second round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Dan Hurley calls for truce between St. John&#39;s, UConn fans in Sweet 16</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/dan-hurley-calls-for-truce-between-st-johns-uconn-fans-in-sweet-16?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmk0zb0wm4</guid><description>UConn head coach Dan Hurley wants the Huskies and St. John&#39;s basketball fanbases to cheer for each other in the Sweet 16 despite its rivalry. </description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:04:39 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5549,h_3121,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/291/01kmk123zcrkeszwyw2q.jpg" caption="Feb 25, 2026; 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San Diego, CA, USA; St. John&#39;s basketball guard Dylan Darling (0) shoots the game-winning shot against the Kansas Jayhawks in the second 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>St. John&#39;s basketball hoping non-conference was enough preparation for challenge of Kansas</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/st-johns-basketball-hoping-non-conference-was-enough-preparation-for-challenge-of-kansas?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km9by44t6n</guid><description>The hope for the St. John&#39;s basketball is that its non-conference schedule was able to get its team ready for a daunting challenge like the Kansas Jayhawks. </description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5517,h_3103,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/291/01km9c7v8wtktryk15bp.jpg" caption="Mar 20, 2026; 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New York, NY, USA; St. John&#39;s basketball forward Bryce Hopkins (23) reacts towards the fans in the closing moment of the second half of the men&#39;s Big East Conference Tournament Championship 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 wins second straight Big East Championship with domination of UConn</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/st-johns-basketball-wins-second-straight-big-east-championship-with-domination-of-uconn?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kkqfjm7wra</guid><description>The St. John&#39;s basketball team won the Big East Tournament in dominant fashion. </description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:52:59 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4271,h_2402,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/291/01kkqfm7yftcx5dgr18q.jpg" caption="Mar 14, 2026; New York, NY, USA; St. John&#39;s basketball forward Dillon Mitchell (1) pushes the ball up court as Connecticut Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) trails on the play during the second half of the men&#39;s Big East Conference Tournament Championship at Madison Square Garden. 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New York, NY, USA; St. John&#39;s basketball forward Dillon Mitchell (1) reacts during the first half against the Providence Friars 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 holds off Seton Hall rally to return to Big East Championship</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/st-johns-basketball-holds-off-seton-hall-rally-to-return-to-big-east-championship?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kkmzqtmp47</guid><description>After another victory over Seton Hall, the St. John&#39;s basketball team punched its ticket to the Big East Championship for the second straight season. </description><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:44:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4669,h_2626,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/291/01kkmzt1bv078wttvj7d.jpg" caption="Mar 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; St. John&#39;s basketball forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) drives to the basket against the Seton Hall Pirates during the second half 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 gets glimpse of improved Ian Jackson in Big East Tournament</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/st-johns-basketball-gets-glimpse-of-improved-ian-jackson-in-big-east-tournament?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kkkf12cyse</guid><description>Ian Jackson took a step forward with his production and St. John&#39;s basketball is hoping he can continue that throughout the Big East Tournament.</description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:10:36 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4206,h_2365,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/291/01kkkf21ewsxzezwc6pe.jpg" caption="Mar 12, 2026; New York, NY, USA; St. John&#39;s basketball guard Ian Jackson (11) controls the ball against Providence Friars guard Nilavan Daniels (20) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. | Brad Penner-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Rick Pitino not impressed with Zuby Ejiofor&#39;s historic game at Big East Tournament</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/rick-pitino-not-impressed-with-zuby-ejiofor-historic-game-at-big-east-tournament?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kkj1xr5kpr</guid><description>After a historic showing at the Big East Tournament, Rick Pitino was not overly impressed with Zuby Ejiofor&#39;s performance. </description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:20:25 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4590,h_2581,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/291/01kkj1z3dk077yyq95jh.jpg" caption="Mar 12, 2026; 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Newark, New Jersey, USA; St. John&#39;s basketball forward Bryce Hopkins (23) goes to the basket against the Seton Hall Pirates during the first half at Prudential Center. | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>St. John&#39;s basketball will meet Providence in Big East Tournament for first time after altercation</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/st-johns-basketball-will-meet-providence-in-big-east-tournament-for-first-time-after-altercation?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kkfgjqpc39</guid><description>It&#39;ll be the first time the St. John&#39;s basketball team is meeting Providence after its fight in February with much more at stake in the Big East Tournament. </description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:20:56 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5313,h_2988,x_818,y_73/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/291/01kkfgq71fgadmt9tm8r.jpg" caption="Feb 14, 2026; 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New York, New York, USA;  St. John&#39;s basketball guard Dylan Darling (0) drives past Georgetown Hoyas guard Malik Mack (2) in the second half at Madison Square Garden. | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>St. John&#39;s basketball controls destiny for No. 1 seed in Big East Tournament</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/st-johns-basketball-controls-destiny-for-no-1-seed-in-big-east-tournament?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kjy4vbx14x</guid><description>The path is clear for the St. John&#39;s basketball team to earn the No. 1 seed in the Big East Tournament after the conference&#39;s most recent results. </description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:03:53 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4469,h_2513,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/291/01kjy4y0ht4as1nqdzfs.jpg" caption="Mar 3, 2026; 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New York, New York, USA;  St. John&#39;s Red Storm guard Joson Sanon (3) drives past Georgetown Hoyas center Vincent Iwuchukwu (3) in the second half at Madison Square Garden. | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>St. John&#39;s basketball rallies behind Zuby Ejiofor for comeback win against Georgetown</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/st-johns-basketball-rallies-behind-zuby-ejiofor-for-comeback-win-against-georgetown?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kjvcv65xpe</guid><description>The St. John&#39;s basketball team needed a second half comeback to defeat Georgetown and keep its Big East regular season championship dreams alive.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:55:57 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2811,h_1581,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/291/01kjvd8ymy19dkyjvme1.jpg" caption="Mar 3, 2026; New York, New York, USA;  St. John&#39;s basketball forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) dunks past Georgetown Hoyas forward Isaiah Abraham (7) in the second half at Madison Square Garden. | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Zuby Ejiofor&#39;s career with St. John&#39;s basketball goes well beyond the court</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/zuby-ejiofor-career-with-st-johns-basketball-goes-well-beyond-the-court?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kjs1vyj4jj</guid><description>It&#39;s the last home game for Zuby Ejiofor at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday and the St. John&#39;s basketball superstar is ready for the emotions that will come.</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:39:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3654,h_2055,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/291/01kjs1y1n6hqhemv9hcd.jpg" caption="Feb 28, 2026; 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New York, New York, USA;  St. John&#39;s basketball guard Ian Jackson (11) drives past Villanova Wildcats guard Christian Jeffrey (0) in the second half at Madison Square Garden. | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Zuby Ejiofor makes St. John&#39;s basketball history with emphatic triple-double </title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/zuby-ejiofor-makes-st-johns-basketball-history-with-emphatic-triple-double?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kjkv9bzrkc</guid><description>It was a historic night for the St. John&#39;s basketball team against Villanova as Zuby Ejiofor etched the fourth triple-double in program history. </description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:17:11 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4337,h_2439,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/291/01kjkvaybf8k1qngkqv4.jpg" caption="Feb 28, 2026; 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Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) and St. John&#39;s Red Storm guard Shaulana Wagner (8) work for the loose ball in the first half at PeoplesBank Arena. 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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  St. John&#39;s basketball head coach Rick Pitino talks to players during a time out during the first half against the Marquette Golden Eagles at Fiserv Forum.  | Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Bryce Hopkins, St. John&#39;s basketball hoping to continue road success in showdown with No. 6 UConn</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/bryce-hopkins-st-johns-basketball-hoping-to-continue-road-success-in-showdown-with-uconn?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kj9jj6qpaf</guid><description>The highly anticipated rematch between St. John&#39;s and UConn will have a lot of fireworks but Red Storm are looking to stay hot on the road. </description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:37:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6887,h_3873,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/291/01kj9jqwcgqqph3rr5pv.jpg" caption="Jan 10, 2026; 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New York, New York, USA;  St. John&#39;s basketball guard Dylan Darling (0) takes a three point shot past Creighton Bluejays guard Hudson Greer (10) in the second half at Madison Square Garden. | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>St. John&#39;s hopeful Ian Jackson returns for UConn matchup after sitting with injury </title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/st-johns-hopeful-ian-jackson-returns-for-uconn-matchup-after-sitting-with-injury?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kj0znr3w67</guid><description>Rick Pitino is hopeful that Ian Jackson will return to the lineup for the next St. John&#39;s basketball game against UConn. </description><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:19:57 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/291/01kj0zqper83nxqrwaxg.jpg" caption="Feb 21, 2026; New York, New York, USA;  St. John&#39;s basketball guard Ian Jackson (11) watches from the bench in the second half against the Creighton Bluejays at Madison Square Garden. | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>St. John&#39;s basketball lands 13th straight victory in complete blowout of Creighton</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/st-johns-basketball-lands-13th-straight-victory-in-complete-blowout-of-creighton?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kj0tb282h0</guid><description>It was a non-competitive game for the St. John&#39;s basketball team in its demolition of Creighton for its 13th straight victory. </description><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:53:19 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2074,h_1166,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/291/01kj0zcgd4zxqx6k6egy.jpg" caption="Feb 21, 2026; New York, New York, USA;  St. John&#39;s basketball forward Bryce Hopkins (23) looks to drive past Creighton Bluejays guard Josh Dix (4) in the second half at Madison Square Garden. | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ian Jackson to miss St. John&#39;s basketball game against Creighton due to ankle injury</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/ian-jackson-to-miss-st-johns-basketball-game-against-creighton-due-to-ankle-injury?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01khym8f9sas</guid><description>The St. John&#39;s basketball team will be missing Ian Jackson against Creighton after an ankle sprain suffered against Marquette. </description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:38:29 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6395,h_3597,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/291/01khym9qy77zcxrgthyw.jpg" caption="Feb 18, 2026; 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Chicago, Illinois, USA; St. John&#39;s basketball guard Ian Jackson (11) drives to the basket against the DePaul Blue Demons during the first half at Wintrust Arena. | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Unflappable poise of St. John&#39;s basketball team has been biggest factor in turnaround</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/unflappable-poise-of-st-johns-basketball-team-has-been-biggest-factor-in-turnaround?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01khm1zyf4wd</guid><description>During its 11-game winning streak the St. John&#39;s basketball team has shown tremendous growth and its improved poise has been a major season behind the success.</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:23:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2854,h_1605,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/291/01khm2n3qx29f40wp71s.jpg" caption="Feb 9, 2026; New York, New York, USA;  St. John&#39;s basketball guard Dylan Darling (0) looks to drive past Xavier Musketeers guard All Wright (3) in the second half at Madison Square Garden | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Providence&#39;s Duncan Powell suspended for three games after role in St. John&#39;s fight</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/providence-duncan-powell-suspended-for-three-games-after-role-in-st-johns-fight?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01khhqgvn8m7</guid><description>The Big East and NCAA have publicized the suspension for Providence&#39;s Duncan Powell after his role instigating the fight against St. John&#39;s. </description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 23:20:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4463,h_2510,x_252,y_360/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/291/01khhsm2r1qkmank0zwc.jpg" caption="Feb 14, 2026; 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New York, New York, USA;  St. John&#39;s basketball forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) dunks in the second half against the UConn Huskies at Madison Square Garden. | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Bryce Hopkins using &#39;chip&#39; on shoulder in anticipated hostile return to Providence</title><link>https://stormthepaint.com/bryce-hopkins-using-chip-on-shoulder-in-anticipated-hostile-return-to-providence?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01khajzmb8w5</guid><description>It won&#39;t be a nice homecoming for Bryce Hopkins as he travels to Providence with the St. John&#39;s basketball team but he&#39;s hoping to keep his focus on the court.</description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5167,h_2906,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/291/01khak3bnnesdjdprqcv.jpg" caption="Jan 17, 2026; 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