By ADAM ZAGORIA NEW YORK — Rick Pitino took a break from the whirlwind that is St. John’s recruiting on Tuesday to attend the BTIG Charity Day in Manhattan. Pitino shook hands and exchanged words with the traders in midtown Manhattan as he made the rounds. He was among a Who’s Who of celebrities who supported a variety of charities, including former President Bill … [Read more...] about Rick Pitino breaks down St. John’s roster: ‘Getting 10 players is one of the more difficult things I’ve ever done’
Oregon State transfer Glenn Taylor Jr. commits to St. John’s
By CHARLIE PARENT Former Oregon State wing Glenn Taylor Jr. has committed to St. John’s, he announced Monday. The 6-foot-6 Las Vegas (NV.) native averaged 11.6 points per game last season on 43.1-percent shooting. NEWS: Oregon State transfer Glenn Taylor Jr. has committed to St. John’s, he tells @On3sports. Averaged 11.6 points. 3.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per … [Read more...] about Oregon State transfer Glenn Taylor Jr. commits to St. John’s
Five-star wing Mackenzie Mgbako visits St. John’s, Kansas up next
By ADAM ZAGORIA Five-star former Duke commit Mackenzie Mgbako has completed his weekend official visit to St. John’s and is headed to Kansas next week. At St. John’s, the 6-foot-8 Mgbako attended a concert, met with Rick Pitino and his staff and was also greeted by posters of himself in a St. John’s uniform. “Mackenzie has an incredible amount of upside for a kid who … [Read more...] about Five-star wing Mackenzie Mgbako visits St. John’s, Kansas up next
St. John’s planning to play 8 or 9 games at Madison Square Garden in Rick Pitino’s 1st year
By ADAM ZAGORIA St. John’s is planning to play “8 or 9” games at Madison Square Garden during Rick Pitino’s first season as coach, athletic director Mike Cragg told ZAGSBLOG Friday. The Red Storm expects to play about half a dozen Big East games along with a Gavitt Games matchup and at least one other non-conference game. The Red Storm will face Fordham on Dec. 16 at the … [Read more...] about St. John’s planning to play 8 or 9 games at Madison Square Garden in Rick Pitino’s 1st year
Class of 2026 Deron Rippey Jr. talks St. Johns, Oklahoma State offer and other interests
By CHARLIE PARENT Class of 2026 point guard Deron Rippey Jr. has picked up early offers and interests from Power 5 schools, including offers from St. John’s and Oklahoma State. “I feel Oklahoma State and St. John’s is always a blessing to get an offer from a high major and these well-known schools,” Rippey said in a phone interview. “I definitely look forward to keeping … [Read more...] about Class of 2026 Deron Rippey Jr. talks St. Johns, Oklahoma State offer and other interests