St. John's Red Storm
FILE - Villanova head coach Jay Wright, left, and guard Collin Gillespie are shown before an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton in Villanova, Pa., in this Wednesday, March 3, 2021, file photo. Villanova has dominated the Big East over the last decade under the guidance of coach Jay Wright. The fourth-ranked Wildcats were the unanimous choice to win the conference in a preseason coaches poll released Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. Villanova is led by guard Collin Gillespie, who was the coaches' pick for preseason player of the year. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson, File)
Villanova tabbed to win Big East by conference coaches

By Doug Feinberg 8 hrs ago

FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2021, file photo, St. John's head coach Mike Anderson calls to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova in New York. A former St. John's assistant basketball coach is suing the university and Anderson, claiming he was fired because of a health issue. Steve DeMeo says in a lawsuit he was let go in June after telling Anderson about a serious heart condition that necessitated work accommodations due to the pandemic and would likely require additional procedures and medical leave. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Ex-assistant basketball coach suing St John's over firing

Sep. 23, 2021 11:16 PM EDT

St. John's adds Rutgers assistant Vetrone to hoops staff

Jul. 16, 2021 11:21 AM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — St. John's has added veteran assistant coach Greg Vetrone to its basketball staff. Coach Mike Anderson announced the hiring...

St. John's adds Queens' Tareq Coburn for upcoming season

Jul. 09, 2021 04:36 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The St. John’s men’s basketball team said Friday that Queens native Tareq Coburn will join the roster for the 2021-22 season. ...

FILE - St. John's coach Mike Anderson gestures during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Butler in Indianapolis, in this Wednesday, March 4, 2020, file photo. Big East Conference coach of the year Mike Anderson of St. John's has been given a new six-year contract through at least the 2026-27 season. The university announced the deal on Thursday, May 13, 2021, after seeing Anderson deliver consecutive winning seasons in his first two years. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
St. John's extends hoops coach Anderson's deal through 2027

May. 13, 2021 12:06 PM EDT

FILE - Seton Hall's Sandro Mamukelashvili (23) drives past Georgetown's Jamorko Pickett (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals in the Big East men's tournament in New York, in this Friday, March 12, 2021, file photo. Mamukelashvili has won the Haggerty Award, presented annually since 1936 to the New York metropolitan area’s Division I men’s college player of the year. The award was chosen by the Met Basketball Writers Association and announced Tuesday, April 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Seton Hall's Mamukelashvili voted NYC area's top player

Apr. 27, 2021 11:11 AM EDT

Guard Montez Mathis transfers to St. John's from Rutgers

Apr. 22, 2021 04:40 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Guard Montez Mathis has transferred to St. John's after three seasons at Rutgers. St. John's coach Mike Anderson announced...

Fordham forward Joel Soriano transfers to St. John's

Apr. 19, 2021 12:26 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Fordham forward Joel Soriano is transferring to St. John's, strengthening the Red Storm's inside game. The 6-foot-11, 250...

Seton Hall forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (23) goes to the basket against St. John's guard Julian Champagnie (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big East conference tournament, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Double-double: Champagnie twins enter NBA draft process

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 26, 2021 02:40 AM EDT

St. John's guard Julian Champagnie (2) goes to the basket against Seton Hall forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (23) and guard Myles Cale (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big East conference tournament, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
St. John's sophomore Champagnie to enter NBA draft process

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 26, 2021 01:38 AM EDT

Seton Hall guard Takal Molson, foreground, drives up court against St. John's guard Vince Cole (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big East conference tournament, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
St. John's juniors Moore, Cole set to transfer

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 17, 2021 02:58 AM EDT

Georgetown's Dante Harris (2) drives past Seton Hall's Sandro Mamukelashvili (23) and Tyrese Samuel (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big East men's tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Georgetown Hoyas at Seton Hall Pirates 3/12/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 06:34 PM EST

Wyoming guard Marcus Williams (1) drives as San Diego State guard Adam Seiko (2) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Conference USA - Second Round - Game 3 (win) at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 01:29 AM EST

St. John's guard Rasheem Dunn (3) goes to the basket past Seton Hall guard Myles Cale during overtime in an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big East conference tournament, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. Seton Hall won 77-69. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Seton Hall Pirates at St. John's Red Storm 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:48 AM EST

Duke guard DJ Steward (2) celebrates a basket with teammate Duke guard Jordan Goldwire, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Duke defeated Louisville 70-56. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Conference USA - Second Round - Game 2 (win) at UAB Blazers 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:09 AM EST

St. John's fans cheer on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall in the quarterfinals of the Big East conference tournament, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Seton Hall into Big East semis, beats St. John's 77-69 in OT

Mar. 11, 2021 06:28 PM EST

Seton Hall forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (23) grabs the ball in front of Connecticut forward Adama Sanogo (21) as Seton Hall forward Tyrese Samuel (4) and Connecticut guard R.J. Cole (1) watch during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
3 share Big East Player of the Year honors for 1st time

Mar. 10, 2021 10:41 AM EST

St. John's guard Posh Alexander (0) puts up a shot on Butler guard Jair Bolden (52), during an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. (Robert Scheer/The Indianapolis Star via AP)
UConn's Whaley, St. John’s Alexander share Big East D-award

Mar. 08, 2021 11:46 AM EST

Connecticut forwards Isaiah Whaley (5) and Adama Sanogo defend against Seton Hall forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Mamukelashvili, Robinson-Earl unanimous All-Big East picks

Mar. 07, 2021 05:13 PM EST

Champagnie leads St. John's past Seton Hall 81-71

Mar. 06, 2021 11:06 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Julian Champagnie had 22 points as St. John's topped Seton Hall 81-71 on Saturday night. Dylan Addae-Wusu scored 14 for St....