By ADAM ZAGORIA The curtain will officially lift on the Rick Pitino Era at St. John’s on Tuesday when the Red Storm host Stony Brook at Carnesecca Arena. Ahead of the opener, Pitino provided a health update on his team, telling ZAGSBLOG that all of his players except for UMass transfer RJ Luis (hand) will be available Tuesday. Rick Pitino tells me everyone on … [Read more...] about St. John’s coach Rick Pitino gives update on team health ahead of season-opener
Madison Square Garden releases full schedule for 89th season of college basketball
Release provided via Madison Square Garden The Rick Pitino era at St. John’s University tips off the 89th season of college basketball at Madison Square Garden when the Hall of Fame coach and the Red Storm take on Michigan in the Gavitt Tipoff Games on Monday, Nov 13. The Garden will host ten of the top-25 teams in the country including the defending champions and No. 6 … [Read more...] about Madison Square Garden releases full schedule for 89th season of college basketball
2025 big man Marial Akuentok talks Seton Hall and Oregon offers, other high-major interests
By CHARLIE PARENT Class of 2025 three-star Marial Akuentok has started to see several Power 5 schools enter his recruitment as the high school season begins. The 6-foot-10 center out of Fort Erie International Academy (ON.) holds offers from Seton Hall and Oregon. Virginia, Florida and UNLV have also made contact and attended his practices over the past month. … [Read more...] about 2025 big man Marial Akuentok talks Seton Hall and Oregon offers, other high-major interests
’24 NY Rens guard Jaden Zimmerman talks high-major interests
By CHARLIE PARENT Class of 2024 New York Renaissance AAU guard Jaden Zimmerman is getting high-major interest as he begins his prep-year at Cushing Academy (MA.) The 6-foot-5 Bronx native has been in contact with Marquette, Seton Hall and Temple as of late. Zimmerman broke down some of his options to ZAGSBLOG: Marquette: “The relationship is good, they’re always in … [Read more...] about ’24 NY Rens guard Jaden Zimmerman talks high-major interests
UConn transfer Nahiem Alleyne is already making a splash at St. John’s
By ADAM ZAGORIA UConn transfer Nahiem Alleyne is already making a splash at St. John’s. On Saturday, the 6-foot-4 graduate transfer splashed home a game-tying 3-pointer to force double-overtime as the Red Storm went on to beat Rutgers, 89-78, in a charity exhibition game at Carnesecca Arena. The victory made Rick Pitino a winner in his first game back coaching in the Big … [Read more...] about UConn transfer Nahiem Alleyne is already making a splash at St. John’s