By CHARLIE PARENT Class of 2025 four-star Kiyan Anthony, son of former NBA star Carmelo Anthony, has seen his recruitment heat up as the June 15th NCAA contact period nears. In last month’s retirement video, Carmelo dedicated a special message to his son: “I will forever continue through you because the time has come for you to carry this torch…My legacy, now and … [Read more...] about Kiyan Anthony’s recruitment beginning to heat up as NCAA contact period nears
UConn signs Rutgers transfer Cam Spencer: ‘Cam is the perfect addition to our program’
Cam Spencer is officially a UConn Husky after committing earlier this week. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard from Davidsonville, Md., graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in labor relations last month after finishing as the co-leader in scoring (13.2) for the Scarlet Knights in 2022-23. He played his first three seasons at Loyola-Maryland and will enter UConn as a … [Read more...] about UConn signs Rutgers transfer Cam Spencer: ‘Cam is the perfect addition to our program’
Is St. John’s an NCAA Tournament team? Rick Pitino will soon get a look at his new group
By ADAM ZAGORIA In the last game Rick Pitino coached, his team held a halftime lead on the eventual national champions in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. That was at Iona — which lost to UConn in the Big Dance in Albany. Now he’s at St. John’s, and is curious to see if his new team has the makings of an NCAA Tournament team, too. “I won’t know that until they … [Read more...] about Is St. John’s an NCAA Tournament team? Rick Pitino will soon get a look at his new group
St. John’s coach Rick Pitino to throw out first pitch in Subway Series
By ADAM ZAGORIA St. John’s coach Rick Pitino will throw out the first pitch in the Subway Series game between the Yankees and Mets at Citi Field on June 13. “I’m going to throw a slider, I think,” Pitino said with a laugh Wednesday by phone after warming up his arm in the gym. “I’m going to throw my arm out, is what I think I’m going to do.” The Yankees and Mets will … [Read more...] about St. John’s coach Rick Pitino to throw out first pitch in Subway Series
Michigan-St. John’s at MSG highlights Gavitt Games
By ADAM ZAGORIA In the first year of the Rick Pitino Era, Michigan will visit St. John’s at Madison Square Garden in what could be the final year of the Gavitt Games. Michigan made an official announcement of the game on Tuesday, and ZAGSBLOG earlier reported the game would be among eight or nine St. John’s games at the Garden during the 2023-24 season. Last year the … [Read more...] about Michigan-St. John’s at MSG highlights Gavitt Games