As part of the diocesan faithful, we were thrilled to see the St. John’s University men’s basketball team reach the “Sweet 16” in this year’s NCAA Tournament — the first time since 1999. The road will be challenging against some tough competition, but the Johnnies surely have the support of a lifelong fan on their side.
St. John’s men’s basketball enters the 2024-25 season with its highest-ever preseason ranking — No. 5 in the nation. Under Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino, the Red Storm are reloaded with top transfers and hungry for redemption after last year’s second-round NCAA Tournament exit.
By The Tablet Staff Police from the 107th Precinct have arrested a Long Island City man in connection with the robbery of St. John’s University basketball coach Rick Pitino’s office. Emanuel Yakubov was nabbed at 9 p.m. Friday, according to a NYPD arrest record. Yakubov, 25, was charged with third-degree burglary, petit larceny, third-degree criminal […]
