The Catholic Youth Organization teamed up with St. John’s University, Jamaica, for a series of CYO nights this fall in which the young athletes got the chance to soak in the Division I college atmosphere.
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Female NBA Coach Speaks at St. Francis
Becky Hammon, a six-time WNBA All-Star who spent eight seasons with the New York Liberty, was featured Sept. 21 as part of the Thomas J. Volpe Lecture Series at St. Francis College Brooklyn Heights.
St. John’s Rookie Earns Conference Honors
Christina Bellero, a freshman on the St. John’s University, Jamaica, women’s soccer team, was named the Big East Conference Offensive Player and Rookie of the Week.
Carbone Steps Down as Coach to Be Full-Time AD
Frank Carbone, the athletic director and longtime women’s basketball and softball coach at St. Joseph’s College Brooklyn, Clinton Hill, has announced that he will step down from coaching duties starting this upcoming season.
Mets’ Draftee Decides to Stay in School
The New York Mets drafted St. John’s and former Archbishop Molloy star Tom Hackimer, but he has chosen to return to school to wrap up his degree.
A Teammate’s View of a Controversial Moment
A former Olympic runner remembers when teammates raised a fist to give the “Black Power” salute.
Mets Select Queens Product in MLB Draft
The New York Mets drafted Tom Hackimer from St. John’s University. Hackimer is also a product of Archbishop Molloy H.S.
Father–Son Connection Is Alive at St. John’s University
Every day is Father’s Day for St. John’s second baseman Ty Blankmeyer, who plays for his father, Coach Ed Blankmeyer.
First Hall of Famers Inducted at St. Joe’s
When St. Joseph’s College opened its state-of-the-art gym in December, a space was carved out for the school’s athletic Hall of Fame. That space has now been filled.
Brooklyn’s Hoops Hall Inducts Newest Members (with video)
The living legends of New York City basketball came together for the 56th annual Basketball Old-Timers of America dinner and Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
