By CHARLIE PARENT SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Ahmad Nowell, a top 30 senior and UConn commit, is ready for a big role with the defending national champions next season with some roster turnover expected in Storrs. Star freshman guard Stephon Castle has been a focal point for UConn this season, and Nowell knows that Castle will head to the NBA when the time is right, though the … [Read more...] about Four star UConn commit Ahmad Nowell ready for big role with Husky roster turnover
Class of 2026 four-star Jermel Thomas breaks down recent recruitment and transition to starting spot
By CHARLIE PARENT THE BRONX — Jermel Thomas, a four-star in the class of 2026, has shined as the starting point guard for coveted New York City program Cardinal Hayes this season. The 6-foot-2, 165-pound, Bronx native posted 10 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists in a loss to Roselle Catholic (NJ.) at last Sunday’s NYC Shooting Stars tournament. He followed up his complete … [Read more...] about Class of 2026 four-star Jermel Thomas breaks down recent recruitment and transition to starting spot
Rick Pitino-Dan Hurley rivalry is ‘healthy’ for the Big East and college basketball, UConn associate head coach says
By ADAM ZAGORIA The Rick Pitino-Dan Hurley rivalry is heating up ahead of the big St. John’s-UConn game on Feb. 3 at Madison Square Garden. Hurley and the Huskies already won a competitive game against Pitino and St. John’s on Dec. 23 in Hartford. Pitino, the 71-year-old Hall of Famer, wants to play UConn at Carnesecca Arena next season, while Hurley has said there’s … [Read more...] about Rick Pitino-Dan Hurley rivalry is ‘healthy’ for the Big East and college basketball, UConn associate head coach says
Rick Pitino says Providence ‘hit a home run’ with Kim English
By ADAM ZAGORIA One day ahead of the Providence-St. John’s game at Madison Square Garden (6:30 p.m. FS1), Rick Pitino said his former school “hit a home run” with its current coach. “Obviously, Providence is very dear to me,” said Pitino, the 71-year-old Naismith Hall of Famer who led Providence to the Final Four in 1987. “They hired [Kim English] who has only been a head … [Read more...] about Rick Pitino says Providence ‘hit a home run’ with Kim English
St. John’s planning to honor Lou Carnesecca with game on 100th birthday, but no assurance it will be against UConn
By ADAM ZAGORIA St. John’s athletic director Mike Cragg has put in a request with the Big East Conference to host a league game at Carnesecca Arena on Jan. 5, 2025 (a Sunday) to honor legendary coach Lou Carnesecca’s 100th birthday — but there is no assurance the opponent will be UConn. “It’s his 100th birthday [on] Jan 5, 2025 – and a Big East weekend,” Cragg said via … [Read more...] about St. John’s planning to honor Lou Carnesecca with game on 100th birthday, but no assurance it will be against UConn