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The Red Storm hauled in one of the best players seeking a fifth year of college eligibility.

Star Auburn transfer Keyshawn Hall commits to St. John’s men’s basketball

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St. John's makes major splash in transfer portal by landing Auburn forward Keyshawn Hall

The roster turnover continues for the St. John's basketball program after landing a commitment from recently eligible forward Keyshawn Hall.

The 2025 Big East Player of the Year can play for the Tigers… for now.

Former St. John’s star RJ Luis Jr. cleared to play for LSU after winning injunction

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Breaking News

R.J. Luis Jr. cleared by judge to play for LSU after spending time with 2 NBA teams (AP)

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Court Halts College Eligibility Ruling

Federal appeals court temporarily pauses order that would have granted extra year of eligibility (AP)

The Red Storm will have an open roster spot following news that the Montenegrin forward will remain with his club, KK Buducnost.

Djordije Jovanovic reportedly won’t join St. John’s men’s basketball team due to visa issues

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Djordije Jovanovic will not join St. John's basketball team after issues obtaining visa

The St. John's basketball roster had another spot open as Djordije Jovanovic could not obtain a visa and will remain in Montenegro.

The Red Storm bolster their frontcourt with one of the newly-eligible grad year transfers.

St. John’s men’s basketball adds fifth-year Indiana transfer Reed Bailey

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St. John's adds Indiana transfer Reed Bailey as roster continues to change in wild landscape

The St. John's basketball team made a very late addition to its roster with the commitment of Indiana big man Reed Bailey.

Big East Moves Media Day 🍎

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Big East Media Day will be on October 1st at the Marriott Marquis, per release.

In an attempt to return to college basketball, St. John's guard Oziyah Sellers has joined a California lawsuit.

St. John's Oziyah Sellers takes next step in hopes of earning extra year of eligibility

The five-star Baylor transfer is on track to become the next Red Storm star taken in the first round.

St. John’s basketball newcomer Tounde Yessoufou listed as first-round pick in recent 2027 NBA mock draft

Auburn transfer Keyshawn Hall teased a potential decision between St. John's and Kentucky as his eligibility status remains in flux.

Keyshawn Hall teases decision between St. John's and Kentucky as recruiting battle intensifies

The All-Big East forward will head to the pros after considering a Red Storm comeback with his new fifth season of eligibility.

Dillon Mitchell signs two-way deal with Boston Celtics, dashing hopes of St. John’s men’s basketball return

A return to St. John's will not happen for Dillon Mitchell after he signed a two-way contract with the Boston Celtics.

Dillon Mitchell signs two-way contract with Celtics, ending dream of return to St. John's

Celtics Sign Dillon Mitchell ☘️

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We have signed Dillon Mitchell to a two-way contract ☘️

A new target has emerged for the St. John's in its hunt to fill the final spot on its roster pending the new roster and eligibility rules.

St. John's looking into All-SEC player as race for final roster spot heats up

A St. John's freshman has been ruled academically ineligible and won't be on the roster as a spot has opened for a potential Dillon Mitchell return.

St. John's has roster spot open for 5th year senior after freshman ruled academically ineligible

Mitchell is eligible for a fifth season and has not signed an NBA contract, leaving the door open for a potential Red Storm reunion.

Dillon Mitchell could reunite with St. John’s men’s basketball after new eligibility ruling

A pathway has opened for Dillon Mitchell to potentially return to the St. John's basketball program for one more season despite being drafted by the Celtics.

Dillon Mitchell return to St. John's is possible under new court ruling in chaotic NCAA case

With a spot open on its coaching staff, Rick Pitino is hiring his former Louisville star Peyton Siva to join the St. John's basketball program.

Rick Pitino hiring former Louisville National Champion as assistant coach at St. John's

A pair of St. John's basketball returners combined to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Citi Field prior to a New York Mets game.

Ian Jackson, Ruben Prey combine for ceremonial first pitch at Citi Field

St. John's and Rick Pitino found its new GM from within as Steve Masiello will remain in his role as assistant coach while adding new responsibilities.

Steve Masiello to assume St. John's basketball GM role while remaining associate head coach

Siva leaves his alma mater to join Rick Pitino’s staff, who coached the Cardinals standout from 2009-2013.

St. John’s men’s basketball hires Louisville legend Peyton Siva as assistant coach under Rick Pitino

Sellers is one of many high school class of 2022 recruits granted another season of eligibility by a federal court.

Former St. John’s basketball guard Oziyah Sellers enters transfer portal after gaining fifth year of eligibility

Former St. John's guard Oziyah Sellers is entering the transfer portal as college basketball seniors are on the brink of another year of eligibility.

St. John's Oziyah Sellers enters transfer portal after judge ruling grants extra year of eligibility

The Red Storm’s roster construction will now become overseen by their top assistant.

Steve Masiello to pull double-duty as St. John’s men’s basketball general manager and associate head coach

St. John's head coach Rick Pitino is already excited about his team heading into next season despite many changes to the roster.

Rick Pitino details upcoming 'fun season' for St. John's basketball as summer workouts begin

The St. John's basketball team went back to international waters to add the final piece to its roster in Hungarian forward Zsombor Maronka.

St. John's basketball adds final piece to roster in wake of Donnie Freeman injury

The Johnnies signed the sharp-shooting stretch forward to fill the void left following Freeman’s season-ending Achilles injury.

St. John’s men’s basketball replace injured Donnie Freeman with Hungarian forward Zsombor Maronka

It could be a late week for the St. John's basketball team and its fans in Las Vegas for the Players Era Festival.

St. John's basketball fans get brutal break with Players Era Festival schedule finalized

The Red Storm’s center of the future could make an immediate impact while he learns behind Ruben Prey in his freshman year.

St. John’s men’s basketball 2026-27 player preview: Theo Edema

Eight ex-Red Storm standouts are hoping to leave their mark in Las Vegas this month.

How to watch former St. John’s basketball stars in the NBA Summer League

Tounde Yessoufou's former teammate things he might have found the perfect fit and system with Rick Pitino and St. John's.

Tounde Yessoufou's athleticism seems like perfect fit in St. John's basketball system

After the injury to St. John's forward Donnie Freeman, a handful of Red Storm players will need to step up and fill his vacated role.

St. John's basketball players that must step up after Donnie Freeman injury

It'll be a busy summer for former St. John's basketball players as eight Johnnies will arrive in Las Vegas trying to reach their NBA dreams.

Former St. John's basketball players prepare to prove talents at NBA Summer League

The former McDonald’s All-American underwent season-ending surgery and will be out for his junior year

Key St. John’s basketball addition Donnie Freeman will miss 2026-27 season after ruptured Achilles injury

Donnie Freeman, one of the biggest transfer additions for the St. Johns' basketball team, will be out for the season due to an Achilles rupture.

St. John's basketball prized transfer Donnie Freeman out for season after Achilles rupture

After a breakout season with the Spurs, St. John's star Julian Champagnie has inked a new contract with the franchise.

St. John's star Julian Champagnie cashes in with huge contract after breakout season with Spurs

It has taken some time but Mark Pope is still expecting a home-and-home series between St. John's and Kentucky soon.

Mark Pope still expects a home-and-home series between St. John's and Kentucky

Rick Pitino capped off the St. John's offseason by adding one more piece to its roster before summer practices begin.

St. John's basketball caps off roster with Spanish freshman guard with Real Madrid experience

After winning the NBA Championship, the Knicks are adding a St. John's talent to its Summer League roster.

St. John's guard Oziyah Sellers lands with New York Knicks on Summer League deal

Mitchell and Hopkins joined Zuby Ejiofor as the first Red Storm trio to be selected in the same draft in 40 years.

Dillon Mitchell and Bryce Hopkins selected in the 2026 NBA draft to complete trifecta of St. John’s basketball picks

It was a clean sweep for the St. John's basketball program in the NBA Draft after Bryce Hopkins was selected by the Denver Nuggets.

Bryce Hopkins gets drafted by Denver Nuggets as St. John's has best draft in modern era

Nuggets Draft St. John's SF

🔴 Bryce Hopkins goes No. 49 🎥 Tap for his highlights

Another St. John's basketball player is joining a contender in the Eastern Conference as Dillon Mitchell was drafted by the Boston Celtics.

Dillon Mitchell continues St. John's historic NBA Draft with Boston Celtics selection

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Celtics Get Explosive Forward

Boston getting a glue-guy connector in Dillon Mitchell 📲

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Celtics Draft St. John's PF

⛈️ Dillon Mitchell goes No. 40 📝 Pro comp: Derrick Jones Jr. 🎥 See why he was 3rd-team All-Big East

The Knicks are still maneuvering around the NBA Draft and it could be in an attempt to land St. John's forward Dillon Mitchell.

St. John's basketball forward could be perfect fit for New York Knicks in second round of NBA Draft

Ejiofor becomes the first Red Storm player picked in the NBA draft since Sir’Dominic Pointer in 2015

St. John’s star Zuby Ejiofor selected by Atlanta Hawks in the 2026 NBA draft first round

Zuby Ejiofor continues to make St. John's history with his selection in the first round of the NBA Draft.

Zuby Ejiofor becomes first St. John's player to be first round pick since 2012 with Hawks selection

Zuby Ejiofor Headed To Hawks 😮‍💨

St. John's star averaged 16.3 PPG on 53.5% shooting

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Hawks Draft St. John's Star ‼️

⛈️ Zuby Ejiofor goes No. 23 📝 Pro comp: Jaylin Williams 🎥 See why he was NCAA's top big in 2026

The Red Storm can break their decade-long draftless drought this week

2026 NBA Draft discussion thread: Pick order and projected selections for St. John’s players

The St. John's basketball program could be sitting on two big nights in the NBA Draft as three of its players look to make history.

3 bold predictions for St. John's basketball trio in NBA Draft

The 19-year old wing played in Real Madrid’s youth system and represented his country in multiple FIBA tournaments

St. John’s men’s basketball roster adds Spanish forward Gildas Gimenez to complete roster

Zuby Ejiofor will be looking to break a long NBA Draft drought for the St. John's basketball program.

Zuby Ejiofor not invited to NBA Draft Green Room looking to break St. John's unlucky draft streak

After not having a draft pick since 2015, the St. John's basketball program is hoping three of its stars get selected in the NBA Draft.

St. John's basketball stars have wide range of destinations entering NBA Draft

St. John's basketball freshman Kelvin Odih is staying in New York after entering the transfer portal but has committed to Fordham.

St. John's basketball freshman remains in New York after transfer to Fordham

The newest St. John's basketball signee has inked a brand deal with Reebok as the company makes its resurgence in the sport.

Tounde Yessoufou signs with Reebok Basketball, adding to revitalization of brand

Rick Pitino will be looking to complete his staff with a full-time general manager after a busy offseason.

St. John's basketball looking for full-time GM after chaotic offseason

The ultra-athletic wing is ready to burst onto the scene with the Johnnies

Babacar Sane is about to become must-watch television for St. John's men's basketball

The Red Storm scored an athletic dynamo who was projected to be an early second-round pick by many outlets.

Baylor transfer Tounde Yessoufou commits to St. John's after withdrawing from NBA draft

St. John's made its biggest splash of the offseason by luring Baylor guard Tounde Yessoufou out of the NBA Draft and getting a commitment.

Baylor guard Tounde Yessoufou withdraws from NBA Draft and commits to St. John's

Baylor star withdraws from NBA draft to play for Rick Pitino next year (Shams)

Yessoufou Going to St. John's

Former Iowa State star weighing offers from Arizona, Kentucky, Louisville and St. John's (Thamel)

Momcilovic Entering Portal

Another puzzle piece of the St. John's basketball schedule was revealed as the Red Storm will play Oregon in the opening round of the Players Festival.

St. John's basketball draws Oregon in Players Era, matchup with Louisville possible

LSU head coach not making any friends after adding RJ Luis to team (Field of 68)

CBB HC Calls Out Will Wade 🗣️

The 2025 Big East Player of the Year faces an uphill battle in securing college eligibility after signing a two-way NBA deal last year.

Former St. John's star R.J. Luis attempts stunning return to college basketball, commits to LSU despite eligibility concerns

Ruben Prey is poised to be the next starting center for St. John's and Rick Pitino and his former teammates all believe in the next step of his development.

St. John's basketball coaches, players confident in Ruben Prey as starting center

After a year away from college basketball, former St. John's basketball standout RJ Luis committed to LSU in hopes of returning to the sport.

Former St. John's star RJ Luis shockingly commits to LSU despite not being eligible

The St. John's basketball team went to the high school pathway for the first time this offseason to bolster its roster.

St. John's basketball lands 4-star center Theo Edema to bolster frontcourt

After years of recruiting, the St. John's basketball team finally landed Kyle Cuffe Jr. out of the transfer portal.

Son of former St. John's basketball standout finally commits to Red Storm after years of recruitment

Former St. John's star and G League player commits to LSU (On3)

RJ Luis Back in College 😳

The younger Cuffe will finish his college career at the same program his father represented in the early aughts.

Mercer transfer Kyle Cuffe Jr. follows father's footsteps, commits to St. John's basketball

The Red Storm add the talented man in the middle they desperately had to get, who will re-classify for 2026

St. John's men's basketball lands much-needed center in top-50 recruit Theo Edema

Despite leaving the St. John's basketball program, Dillon Mitchell helped the Red Storm land Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman in the transfer portal.

Dillon Mitchell gets assist for helping St. John's basketball land Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman

As the St. John's basketball program tries to complete its roster, Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic has become one of its top targets.

Rick Pitino, St. John's entering battle for Milan Momcilovic with Kentucky, Louisville lurking

The return of Ian Jackson to the St. John's basketball team said a lot about his character and his former teammates spoke glowingly about his decision.

Ian Jackson's return to St. John's basketball is met with great praise, admiration from former teammates

Zuby Ejiofor is hoping to have a similar rise and success as his St. John's teammate, Daniss Jenkins, in the NBA.

Zuby Ejiofor drawing inspiration from Daniss Jenkins' rise with Detroit Pistons as NBA Draft approaches

After developing into one of the best players in the country with the St. John's basketball program, Zuby Ejiofor is thriving in the NBA Draft process.

Zuby Ejiofor getting to live lifelong dream at NBA Draft Combine after epic St. John's basketball career

These old Big East rivals could meet at the World's Most Famous Arena for the first time in more than a decade next season

St. John's men's basketball finalizing agreement to play Syracuse at Madison Square Garden

NCAA Tournament Expansion Explained 🗣️

Everything you need to know about the new 76-team bracket

The Red Storm added an explosive wing with tons of experience in the G-League and European pro ranks

St. John's men's basketball lands Senegalese forward Babacar Sane for its ever-growing international class

The St. John's basketball team is adding to its non-conference schedule with a pair of marquee games inside Madison Square Garden.

St. John's basketball to play Arizona, Syracuse at Madison Square Garden as schedule begins to take shape

Another international prospect has joined the St. John's basketball team after Senegal native Babacar Sane committed to the program.

St. John's basketball adds to heavy international roster with commitment from Babacar Sane

Bryce Hopkins made an impression during the NBA G-League Combine and will be looking to continue his strong week after being invited to the NBA Combine.

Bryce Hopkins gets invited to NBA Combine after strong showing in G-League Camp

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7 Biggest Questions About the NCAA Tournament Expansion 🤔

Considering what the ramifications are for 76 teams entering the Big Dance ➡️

NBA Draft: Stay or Go Back to College? 🤔

Making decisions for biggest names ahead of deadline 🎥

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NCAA Expansion Official

76-team tournaments for men's and women's college basketball will start next year. New bracket format here 📲

It'll be a much different format when the St. John's basketball team arrives in Las Vegas for the Player Era Festival.

St. John's basketball getting new twist on upcoming Players Era Festival

When the news dropped that Arizona State transfer Massamba Diop was committing to Gonzaga over St. John's, it felt like a massive whiff for head coach Rick Piti

Rick Pitino ready to hijack UNC's move for star center after missing on Massamba Diop

Ranking Top-5 CBB Teams 👀

Big moves in the transfer portal so far... 📈

The Red Storm schedule a premier non-conference opponent for the next two seasons, with the first leg at MSG this December

St. John's men's basketball schedules home-and-home series with Arizona

St. John's basketball is running out of options to fill its need at center and might have to add another international player to its roster.

Best remaining options at center for St. John's basketball after losing Massamba Diop

The Red Storm took a huge setback in the transfer portal, failing to land the gifted 7-foot-1 center from Senegal

St. John's men's basketball loses to Gonzaga in the sweepstakes for Arizona State transfer Massamba Diop

The St. John's basketball program missed out on its biggest transfer portal recruit after Massamba Diop announced his commitment to Gonzaga.

Massamba Diop commits to Gonzaga in crushing blow to St. John's basketball roster

The St. John's basketball team added depth at point guard by landing Columbia transfer Avery Brown.

Columbia point guard Avery Brown commits to St. John's for added backcourt depth

The redshirt senior will bring experience off the bench for the Red Storm.

St. John's men's basketball builds backcourt depth by adding Columbia transfer Avery Brown

The St. John's basketball program will try and secure its center for next year when hosting highly sought after Arizona State transfer Massamba Diop.

Massamba Diop's visit to St. John's basketball could dictate ceiling for next season

The Red Storm add a seven-footer big man who they hope to mold into their center of the future

St. John's men's basketball adds another European recruit with Serbian forward Lazar Stojković

After a rollercoaster season, Ian Jackson has announced he will be returning to the St. John's basketball team for his junior season.

Ian Jackson spurns transfer portal, announces return to St. John's basketball for junior season

Providence Lands G-Town Star

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NEWS: Georgetown transfer guard Malik Mack has committed to Providence, a source told @On3. The 6-2 junior averaged 13.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game this season. https://t.co/P2CLLLO2iq

The Red Storm add a versatile combo forward with real NBA potential.

St. John’s men’s basketball lands Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman as its first portal splash

A pair of international prospects, Lazar Stojkovic and Djordije Jovanovic, have joined the St. John's basketball roster.

St. John's basketball adds another international player as roster building continues

After entering the transfer portal, Lefteris Liotopoulos is returning to the St. John's basketball team for his junior season.

Lefteris Liotopoulos withdraws from transfer portal and returns to St. John's basketball

The St. John's basketball team landed its first major addition out of the transfer portal, beating out Kentucky, in Syracuse wing Donnie Freeman.

Donnie Freeman commits to St. John's over Kentucky in massive recruiting victory

Freeman was considered a lock for Kentucky, but the Johnnies are swooping in and hoping to sway the former five-star recruit.

St. John’s men’s basketball attempting a late push for Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman

Big East Commish Retires

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Big East revival architect Val Ackerman to retire after 13 monumental years as commissioner 🔗: https://t.co/O8xKoHdzOY 📷: Sam Greene/The Enquirer/USA TODAY NETWORK

The former Red Storm fan favorite quickly found his next destination after entering the transfer portal this week

St. John’s men’s basketball cult hero Dylan Darling transfers to Grand Canyon

The Red Storm lands their second international player of the offseason

Montenegrin wing Djordije Jovanović commits to St. John’s men’s basketball

The freshman guard becomes the sixth Red Storm player to enter the transfer portal this month

Kelvin Odih becomes latest St. John’s men’s basketball player to enter transfer portal

The rising junior guard will play for his third school in three years

Joson Sanon becomes fifth St. John’s men’s basketball player to enter transfer portal

The St. John's basketball team is losing another member of its backcourt as Joson Sanon will enter the transfer portal after one year with the program.

Joson Sanon entering transfer portal as St. John's basketball roster begins to take shape

Never a dull moment for St. John's coach 📸

Pitino's Post About Portal 😅

Dylan Darling is leaving the St. John's basketball team after spending just one season with the program and hitting one of the biggest shots in program history.

St. John's basketball hero Dylan Darling enters transfer portal three weeks after iconic shot

After spending three seasons with the St. John's basketball program, Sadiku Ibine Ayo is returning to Iona for his final year of eligibility.

St. John's basketball captain Sadiku Ibine Ayo returns to Iona to finish career

After struggling at point guard last season, Rick Pitino landed a difference maker for St. John's in British guard Quinn Ellis.

St. John's makes first transfer portal addition in EuroLeague point guard Quinn Ellis

Darling left his stamp on Red Storm tournament history and now departs the program

Fan favorite Dylan Darling enters transfer portal after one season with St. John's men's basketball

Cougars retain No. 1 point guard in portal (Field of 68)

Rob Wright Staying at BYU

The Red Storm landed a talented combo guard with tons of professional experience

St. John's men's basketball makes first addition of the offseason by signing star European guard Quinn Ellis

The Red Storm are set to host one of the best centers in the transfer portal

Cincinnati transfer Moustapha Thiam joins growing list of players visiting St. John's this week

The pair of European role players are the latest to depart the program

St. John's men's basketball players Lefteris Liotopoulos and Imran Suljanovic enter transfer portal

Top CBB Transfer Landing Spots 📍

3 perfect fits for the biggest names already in the portal

Rick Pitino and his staff are hitting the ground running after the portal opened on Tuesday

St. John's men's basketball schedules campus visits with two power-conference transfer targets

It's the most important time of the year for the St. John's basketball team and Rick Pitino is going hunting for major names in the transfer portal.

St. John's basketball is big game hunting in transfer portal for roster transformation

Duke and Michigan among schools in on Kansas' transfer big (Field of 68)

Bidunga Linked to 4 Teams

Last Top 25 of the season after Michigan's title victory

Final Men's AP Poll

St. John's basketball will be very active in the transfer portal but there are several things the team must get ironed out as the offseason officially begins.

Biggest questions for St. John's basketball to answer as transfer portal opens

Best Michigan Team Ever? 😲

Will Michigan take down Arizona? Watch The Fab 5 Altcast Saturday at 8:45pm ET on TruTV

🌟 Michigan's future is bright 😳 No more Cinderella stories ➡️ Full tourney winners/losers

March Madness Takeaways ✍️

First rankings for 2026-27 drop after Michigan's national title win ➡️

Way-Too-Early MCBB Top-25 📊

Ejiofor becomes the first-ever Red Storm player to win one of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame's five major positional awards

St. John's men's basketball's Zuby Ejiofor wins Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award for best center in the country

What the iconic March Madness reel looked like in 1987. Watch here 📲

1st-Ever One Shining Moment 💫

Zuby Ejiofor added to his personal trophy case by winning the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award for the first time in St. John's basketball history.

St. John's basketball superstar Zuby Ejiofor wins Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award

Dybantsa, Boozer and more stars recognized after dominant seasons 📲

MCBB Award Winners 🥇

The ending to the St. John's basketball season was disappointing but the Red Storm still had one of the best team's in program history.

Biggest takeaways from St. John's basketball season as offseason moves begin