By SAM LANCE Rick Pitino hasn’t wasted any time rebuilding the St. John’s roster for next season. The latest addition? Providence transfer forward Bryce Hopkins. Hopkins — the 6-foot-7, 220-pound forward from Oak Park (IL) — is the second portal commitment for Pitino this offseason, joining former Arizona State wing Joson Sanon. Hopkins, who began his college career at … [Read more...] about Providence transfer Bryce Hopkins commits to St. John’s: ‘We are so excited’
St. John’s star Zuby Ejiofor makes decision on future
By ADAM ZAGORIA St. John’s big man Zuby Ejiofor has made a decision on his future. The 6-foot-9 junior from Garland, Texas will return to St. John’s next season in pursuit of more championships instead of trying to test the NBA Draft waters. St. John’s coach Rick Pitino said all along that Ejiofor would return next season. “His goal is to win the Big East, the Big … [Read more...] about St. John’s star Zuby Ejiofor makes decision on future
St. John’s scores key wing out of transfer portal
By ADAM ZAGORIA The transfer portal has only been open a couple of days, but St. John’s has already scored a major coup. Rick Pitino’s club landed Arizona State transfer Joson Sanon, as first reported by ESPN. “Coach Pitino believes in me and my potential and what he can do for me,” Sanon told ESPN. “He preaches working hard, and I want to show him I’m the hardest … [Read more...] about St. John’s scores key wing out of transfer portal
Bryce Hopkins Zooms with St. John’s Pitino, visits upcoming
By ADAM ZAGORIA Providence transfer Bryce Hopkins has hit the portal and is garnering a lot of interest. The 6-foot-7 senior forward had a Zoom call with St. John’s coach Rick Pitino on Monday night that went “really well,” a source close to the situation said. Hopkins will visit Georgetown, coached by his former Providence coach Ed Cooley, Thursday-Friday and then go … [Read more...] about Bryce Hopkins Zooms with St. John’s Pitino, visits upcoming
Rick Pitino headlines Naismith Coach of the Year finalists
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ The season may be over for Rick Pitino and St. Johns after their defeat at the hands of Arkansas but there is still an opportunity to bring home some more hardware for one of the game’s premier coaches. The Naismith Coach of the Year finalists have been announced and here are the contenders: Rick Pitino, St. Johns Bruce Pearl, Auburn Kelvin … [Read more...] about Rick Pitino headlines Naismith Coach of the Year finalists