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.

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.

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.