As the Big East takes over New York City from March 11-14, locals and visitors alike can find banners for each institution hung at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, located just a block away from Madison Square Garden.
St. John’s Basketball
Johnnies Head Into Season With Highest-Ever Preseason Ranking
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.
Largest Donation in SJU History Funds Basketball Facility, Student Scholarships
After decades of supporting Catholic education, William Janetschek is investing in its future at St. John’s University, unlike anyone has before — gifting the university a $32.5 million donation last month.
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.
St. John’s Legendary Coach Lou Carnesecca, 99, Passes Away
Lou Carnesecca, a Catholic and hall of fame basketball coach most known for his two-plus decades at the helm of the St. John’s University men’s basketball team, died on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the age of 99, the university announced.
Coach Lou Statue Highlights St. John’s Hall of Fame Weekend
A statue of the famed coach now sits in Carnesecca Arena.
St. John’s Basketball Welcomes Former TMLA All-American
Former TMLA hoops star Danielle Patterson is back in Queens.
Sports Round-Up Jan. 30
Kyle Flood, a graduate of St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, has joined the coaching staff of University of Texas, Austin, new head football coach Steve Sarkisian.
College Basketball Preview with the Great Pete Gillen
Despite much uncertainty, a new college basketball season is set to begin.
Sports World Temporarily On Hold Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
The coronavirus has canceled all levels of sports nationwide in an effort to contain the pandemic.