St. John's Red Storm News

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament - First & Second Rounds - Providence - Practice Day; St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino

Rick Pitino planning for reunions with Kentucky, Louisville, and Iona next season

Florida coach credits Easter Sunday visit in landing Walter Clayton over St. John's

Rick Pitino laments 'bad whistle' during NCAA Tournament loss against Arkansas

Zuby Ejiofor opens up about RJ Luis' struggles during abrupt end to St. John's season

Apr 4, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl and St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino pose for a photo after both receiving the Coach of the Year award at Alamodome.

Rick Pitino makes personal and St. John's history with AP Coach of the Year

Jan 11, 2025; New York, New York, USA; St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino greets guard RJ Luis Jr. (12) as he comes out of the game in the second half against the Villanova Wildcats at Madison Square Garden.

Rick Pitino says it would be a 'mistake' for RJ Luis to return to college basketball

Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino during the second half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

Rick Pitino says St. John's would have won National Championship with Arkansas win

Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; St. John's basketball guard RJ Luis Jr. (12) shoots against Arkansas Razorbacks guard Johnell Davis (1) during the first half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

RJ Luis details 'very difficult' NCAA Tournament benching in VICE TV series finale

New Mexico v St. John's; Rick Pitino and Richard Pitino embrace before St. John's plays New Mexico at Madison Square Garden

Rick Pitino pushed Richard Pitino to become head coach of Xavier basketball

Butler v St. John's; St. John's basketball center Vince Iwuchukwu

Vince Iwuchukwu says he's 'not leaving' St. John's basketball amid transfer report

Dec 10, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; St. John's basketball transfer commit forward Bryce Hopkins (23) brings the ball up court against the DePaul Blue Demons during the second half at Wintrust Arena.

Rick Pitino says Bryce Hopkins fills 'void' for St. John's after RJ Luis' decision

Marquette v St. John's; St. John's basketball forward Brady Dunlap

St. John's basketball loses Brady Dunlap to transfer portal after injury plagued year

Jan 25, 2025; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; St. John's basketball transfer commit and former Providence forward Bryce Hopkins (23) warms up before a game against the Georgetown Hoyas at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

St. John's basketball makes major splash with Providence transfer Bryce Hopkins

Creighton v St. John's; St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino greets RJ Luis after the Big East Championship at Madison Square Garden

Rick Pitino says RJ Luis will make a 'terrific pro' after departure from St. John's

Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; St. John's basketball guard RJ Luis Jr. (12) dribbles during the second half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

RJ Luis' decision to leave St. John's basketball completes stunning, emotional week

Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino reacts during the second half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

St. John's basketball transfer portal targets emerge with remainder of roster in flux

Mar 8, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; St. John's basketball transfer portal addition Joson Sanon (3) breaks away during the second half at Desert Financial Arena.

St. John's basketball makes first addition of offseason with Arizona State freshman

Nov 17, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New Mexico Lobos head coach Richard Pitino and St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino greet each other prior to the start of the game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Xavier hires Rick Pitino's son, Richard Pitino, after departure of Sean Miller

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

Major decisions loom for St. John's basketball as important offseason begins

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

Kadary Richmond's career ends on major 'what if' after fouling out in St. John's loss

Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino and Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari shake hands as the Razorbacks won a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

John Calipari says 'crazy' that Arkansas completed upset of St. John's basketball

Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; St. John's basketball guard RJ Luis Jr. (12), guard Kadary Richmond (1) and teammates on the bench during the second half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

Rick Pitino evades RJ Luis' absence in final minutes of St. John's basketball loss

Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; St. John's basketball guard Deivon Smith (5), forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) and guard Lefteris Liotopoulos (31) react to a play during the second half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

St. John's basketball season ends with dismal shooting display against Arkansas

Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Omaha Mavericks guard JJ White (1) controls the ball against St. John's basketball guard Simeon Wilcher (7) during the first half at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

St. John's basketball guard preparing for matchup with high school foe on major stage

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament - Practice Day; St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino

Rick Pitino, John Calipari trying to deflect attention ahead of NCAA Tournament game

Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Boogie Fland (2) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

Boogie Fland recounts 'serious' recruitment from Rick Pitino ahead of NCAA Tournament

Omaha v St. John's; Rick Pitino coaches the St. John's basketball team against Omaha in the NCAA Tournament

Rick Pitino downplays meeting with John Calipari after St. John's basketball victory

Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; St. John's basketball guard Simeon Wilcher (7) controls the ball against Omaha Mavericks guard Tony Osburn (32) during the first half at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

St. John's basketball find spark behind Simeon Wilcher in NCAA Tournament opener