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Can Northern Iowa show that the Red Storm run was all a mirage and be a No. 12 with the skills to knock out a No. 5 seed? The Panthers had two nice seasons in 2015 and 2016 with three NCAA Tournament wins between the two, and they made the Elite Eight in 2000.

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Zuby Ejiofor not bothered by All-American snub as St. John's enters NCAA Tournament

After being snubbed from being an All-American, Zuby Ejiofor ready to return to the NCAA Tournament for a deep run with St. John's basketball.

St. John's Red Storm News / Yardbarker / March 17

Does Mike Krzyzewski think St. John's deserved better from NCAA Tournament selection committee?

One of the more controversial decisions finalized by the NCAA Tournament selection committee this past Sunday involved the St. John’s Red Storm being chosen as the No. 5 seed in the East.

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College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 17

Why St. John’s basketball is on upset alert in 2026 NCAA Tournament

March Madness expectations are higher than ever for St. John’s basketball. Head coach Rick Pitino has led the Red Storm to new heights with consecutive Big East titles.

St. John's Red Storm News / Yardbarker / March 16

Rick Pitino reacts to St. John's getting No. 5 seed, trip to San Diego for NCAA Tournament

The selection committee did the Johnnies no favors when it chose the Red Storm as the No. 5 seed for the East region of the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

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Rick Pitino has made St. John's kings of Big East with another conference championship

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St. John's Red Storm News / Storm The Paint / March 15

St. John's to honor Zuby Ejiofor in 'ring of honor' next year at Madison Square Garden

Rick Pitino announced that the St. John's basketball team will be honoring Zuby Ejiofor among the program legends next season at Madison Square Garden.

St. John's Red Storm News / Storm The Paint / March 15

Mark Jackson, Dan Hurley praise Zuby Ejiofor and guarantee 1st round pick in NBA Draft

The coronation of Zuby Ejiofor is complete and St. John's basketball legend Mark Jackson guaranteed he will be a first round pick in the NBA Draft.

St. John's Red Storm News / EasySportz / March 15

St. John’s Sends a Message Before March Madness

The Big East Championship was supposed to be a battle between two of the conference’s most powerful programs. Instead, it turned into a statement. St. John’s dominated from start to finish, blowing out UConn to capture the Big East title and sending shockwaves across the college basketball world.

St. John's Red Storm News / Rumble In The Garden / March 14

St. John’s men’s basketball crushes UConn to capture back-to-back Big East Tournament titles

Rick Pitino’s Red Storm revival has entered uncharted territory. For the first time in program history, St. John’s are back-to-back Big East Tournament champions.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 14

Rick Pitino has made St. John's kings of Big East with another conference championship

When St. John's hired Rick Pitino prior to the 2023-24 season they were hoping one of college basketball's most successful coaches could work his magic and return the program to relevance. And so he has.

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Rick Pitino News / Storm The Paint / March 14

Dillon Mitchell finding consistency for St. John's basketball after meeting with Rick Pitino

The St. John's basketball team is getting a more consistent performance from Dillon Mitchell and it's paying dividends.

St. John's Red Storm News / Yardbarker / March 12

Huge update regarding St. John's, Rick Pitino relationship emerges

The St. John’s Red Storm will begin their 2026 Big East Tournament journey when they face the rival Providence Friars at noon ET on Thursday, but even with postseason play at the forefront for St. John's, it sounds like the school has other things on its mind as well.

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St. John's Red Storm News / Rumble In The Garden / March 10

St. John’s men’s basketball moves up to No. 13 in last AP Top 25 poll of regular season

Ahead of conference tournament week, the Red Storm made a nice leap in the rankings. St. John’s were ranked lucky No. 13 in the AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll, moving up five spots following wins over Georgetown and Seton Hall.

St. John's Red Storm News / NBC Sports / February 25

Watch: No. 15 St. John’s vs. No. 6 UConn | COLLEGE BASKETBALL HIGHLIGHTS | 2/25/26

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24

Richard Pitino could become head coach at his father’s former school

Richard Pitino may quite literally follow in his father’s footsteps with a new job. Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 reported Tuesday that Pitino would “highly consider” leaving his current job at Xavier to take over at Providence.

Bryce Hopkins News / Larry Brown Sports / February 15

Police help break up fight between Providence and St. John's

A huge fight between the Providence Friars and St. John’s Red Storm required police intervention.

St. John's HC Rick Pitino responds to Providence fans after wild fight

Georgia-Oklahoma basketball game paused due to fire at concession stand

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Will Wade puts NC State on blast after colossal meltdown against Miami

St. John's Red Storm News / NBC Sports / January 21

Watch: Marquette vs. St. John’s | COLLEGE BASKETBALL HIGHLIGHTS | 1/21/26

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 23

St. John's overcomes slow start, then roars past Harvard

Ian Jackson, Bryce Hopkins and Zuby Ejiofor scored 14 points apiece as St. John's shook off a slow start to pull away for an 85-59 victory over Harvard on Tuesday night in New York in its first game as an unranked team this season.

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