St. Margaret’s in Middle Village hosted its first-ever March Madness CYO Tournament featuring 52 boys’ and girls’ teams from third to eighth grade.
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Diocesan Ties Run Deep for St. John’s Director of Athletics
In just a few short months, St. John’s University’s new vice president and director of athletics Ed Kull has truly experienced a storm of emotions … a Red Storm, that is.
Caitlin Clark: Catholic Basketball Star Going Pro
As women’s basketball phenom Caitlin Clark plans to turn pro next season, one thing she will bring with her that has been a presence throughout her basketball career and life is her faith.
Terriers Coach Relied on Team Support During COVID Battle
Glenn Braica overcame COVID-19 right before the Terriers season.
College Basketball Preview with the Great Pete Gillen
Despite much uncertainty, a new college basketball season is set to begin.
Famed Georgetown Basketball Coach John Thompson Dies at 78
John Thompson, the Hall of Fame college basketball coach who guided Georgetown University in Washington to a national championship in 1984, died Aug. 31 at age 78. No cause of death was given.
St. John’s Basketball All-Time Starting 5’s
Check out the all-time starting fives for St. John’s men’s and women’s hoops.
Only in Print: Sponsor Pay Likely for NCAA Players | November 9, 2019
Catholic colleges are preparing for the time when college athletes will be able to be paid for the use of their image, name and likeness, a likely scenario after the National Collegiate Athletic Association told its member colleges to consider the measure.
Sister Jean Now 100: Milestone for the Beloved Loyola Hoops Nun
When it comes to March Madness, Sister Jean is second to “nun.” At least in age.The chaplain of Loyola University Chicago’s men’s basketball team, who rose to prominence during the 2018 NCAA Tournament when the Ramblers reached the Final Four, turned 100 on Aug. 21.
Sports Round-Up July 27
A handful of St. John’s University, Jamaica, current and former men’s basketball players are trying their hand at playing professional hoops around the world.