LoVett Won't Return to SJU
The Marcus LoVett era at St. John’s has formally ended as of Saturday with the program announcing the redshirt
Evans Seven: Programs that could get a big boost from 2018 class
These schools might be enjoying less-than-stellar campaigns this season, but hope is on the horizon.
Red Storm Roster Breakdowns & Season Expectations
In advance of the new season, which starts Friday with the season opener against New Orleans, let’s examine the changes
SJU Preseason Takeaways: Storm or Red Storm?
St. John’s preseason stretch is officially in the books and the program is set to embark on its third season under
St. John’s Falls to Rutgers in Charity Exhibition
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (Nov. 5, 2017) – With the game tied at 78 in the closing seconds, Issa Thiam tipped in a rebound to
St. John’s Rolls to 84-52 Win in Exhibition Opener
QUEENS, N.Y. – The St. John’s men’s basketball team cruised to a 32-point victory in its exhibition opener on Wednesday
St. John's Media Day Takeaways
JAMAICA, NY - The third year of the Chris Mullin era at St. John’s is officially underway as the Red Storm coach
2018 Five-Star Highlights Tip-Off Visitors
In preparation for the upcoming season, St. John’s debuted its 2017-18 team on Friday in front of a student-populated
Breaking Down Highlights of St. John's Non-Con
The finalized St. John's non-conference schedule was released Monday as the start off basketball season slowly
Conference Call: Coach on the hottest seat in each power league
After one major program ousted its coach this week, we look at whose seat is the hottest in each major conference?
Red Storm 2017-18 Sneak Peak
Sitting over five months ahead opening day, next year’s schedule remains a work in progress.
St. John’s averts crisis & rebuilds
Coach Chris Mullin & Co. avoided a potentially devastating blow to their rebuilding project this offseason as rising
Ponds, LoVett Named All-Big East Freshmen
Shamorie Ponds and Marcus LoVett took very different paths to their new home on Utopia Parkway.
St. John's Snaps Losing Streak; Tops Georgetown
NEW YORK — St.John’s continued to build on its bounce-back Big East campaign Saturday as it fended off Georgetown,
St. John’s arrives late; Pounded by Butler
A first-half no-show in Indianapolis by the Red Storm sent them tumbling down the Big East standings Wednesday as the
Game day Preview: Red Storm @ Butler.
St. John's made a statement in its Big East opener last December as it shot a blazing 54 percent from the floor in
Bossi's Best: Freshman tracker
Eric Bossi's Freshman Tracker returns with a new player in the No. 1 spot.
Nova beats St. John's: The Bad & the Good
The City of Brotherly Love didn't seem to have much compassion for the Red Storm on Saturday in their trip to
Johnnies Roll Marquette Behind Balanced Attack
The allure of lacing up as the home team inside Madison Square Garden has long been one of the key selling points for
No. 24 Xavier Survives Late Scare By Red Storm
NEW YORK — Momentum from a feel-good win last week over Providence on road did not carry over to Sunday’s return to NY
St. John's Gets First Big East Road Win
On most nights, you won’t leave the opponent’s arena with a win after letting them shoot over 60 percent — ultimately
Seton Hall Bullies St. John's
In another road contest, the St. John’s offense, which has carried the team in its most successful stretches this
St. John’s Downed by No. 3 Nova
NEW YORK, NY - A different day but the result was all too familiar for the Johnnies on Saturday. A packed crowd rocked
No. 16/15 Xavier Upends St. John’s, 97-82
CINCINNATI (Jan. 7, 2016) – The No. 16/15 Xavier Musketeers made 59 percent of their tries from the floor and sank
St. John’s Boxed Out by Blue Jays
You could tell the difference. All you had to do was look at the faces. On one side, you saw confidence, and
No. 10 Creighton Ends Johnnies Winning Streak
JAMAICA, N.Y. — The last time Carnesecca Arena was roaring with a crazed Red Storm crowd whom occupied nearly the full
13 is a lucky number for Red Storm
What a game from St. John's! They knocked off the #13 ranked team in the nation! Who could say they saw this coming?
St. John's knocks off #13 Butler
JAMAICA, NY - Rock bottom felt close when Penn State entered Madison Square Garden as visitors and pounded St. John’s
Red Storm Report Card: Non-Conference Player Grades
Ready or not, St. John’s will begin Big East play in a matter of days as it looks to rebound from last year’s
St. John's crushed in Garden Opener vs. Penn State
NEW YORK, NY - While Madison Square Garden serves as St. John’s home-away-from-home, the Red Storm looked like strangers
GameDay Preview: St. John’s vs. Penn State
The boys are back. A week off to tend to academic endeavors ends Sunday with St. John’s season debut at Madison Square
The Return of Marcus LoVett
St. John’s has been without its leading scorer, Marcus LoVett, for nearly two weeks after the redshirt freshman
Ugly win is still a step in the right direction for St. John’s
JAMAICA, NY - Expectations aren’t very high for this year’s St. John’s basketball team, or maybe they started to fall
St. John’s Star “Day-to-Day” With Injury
St. John’s, for most of the season, has been a two-man team on the offensive side of the ball behind a standout
St. John’s Wins Over CSUN; Loses PG
JAMAICA, NY - Tasked with being the sole orchestrator of the offense for the first time in his early college career,
St. John’s 3-pt Explosion Ends 5-Game Skid
The bleeding has stopped. The Red Storm faithful can breathe a sigh of relief as a 20-point blowout in the Big Easy saw
Big team beats little team, right?
What time did the game start? Did anybody tell St. John’s what time the game started? Watching the St. John’s men’s
St. John's inexplicable loss to Delaware State
For fans itching to hit the panic button after a three-lost trip to the Bahamas, there was reason for caution before
Johnnies Come Up Short against ODU
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (Nov. 25, 2016) – Trailing by as many as 16 with just over eight minutes to play in the game,
St. John's cough up 3rd straight loss
Amid a competitive tournament field like the Battle 4 Atlantis fatigue from suiting up for games on back-to-back days
GameDay Preview: SJU vs. VCU
St. John’s will have to put Wednesday’s loss to MSU in the rearview mirror quickly as the quick turnaround of the
Red Storm offense disappears vs. MSU
Marcus LoVett continued his stellar debut season for the Red Storm, but the redshirt freshman didn’t get much help
Gameday Preview: St. John's vs. Michigan State
Two of college basketball’s most storied programs will meet for the first time in nearly 40 years Wednesday evening in
Coffey Creams St. John's
A chance at an early-season statement victory escaped the Johnnies on Friday and as they tried and tried again to
Fueled by Coffey; Minnesota Hands SJU First Loss
St. John’s aimed to make its mark against Minnesota in the team’s first road test of the season, as part of the Gavitt
St. John's Backcourt of the Future: Ponds & LoVett
Questions around the Johnnies in the offseason centered around the prospect of two ball dominant guards coexisting
Report Card: St. John’s v. Binghamton
As all teams do after wins and losses when they review game film, let’s assess the Johnnies’ performance on both sides
Johnnies Pass Opening Test, Tops Binghamton
St. John’s ahead 58-39 then it coasted to a win on Monday in Carnesecca Arena in front of newly hired athletic director
St. John’s Set to Host Binghamton on Monday
QUEENS, N.Y.– Fresh off a dominant 100-53 victory over Bethune-Cookman in the team’s season-opener on Friday night,
St. John's beats up Bethune-Cookman; What does it mean?
I wasn’t the only one who wondered what the new St. John’s men’s basketball team would look like for the 2016 season.
SJU Redshirt Veterans Make Good On 1st Chance
If Marcus LoVett Jr. had his way, his collegiate career would have started a year ago. Instead he watched his team
New-Look Johnnies Roll in Season Opener
JAMAICA, NY - Amid an early season blowout, crowd energy typically hits a lull as the waning moments of the contest
St. John’s Gameday Preview: vs. Bethune-Cookman
College basketball is back. And while all 25 teams ranked in the opening AP poll are in action, I’m sure you’ve been
St. John’s Opens 2016-17 Season Friday
QUEENS, N.Y. (Nov. 9, 2016) – Following a long offseason filled with key infusions of new talent and heightened
The 3 Takeaways from St. John's Exhibition Game
With less than two weeks before the Nov. 11 season opener, St. John's welcomed Baruch College to campus as the two NYC
Ahmed powers St. John’s exhibition over Baruch
Bronx native Bashir Ahmed has made waves around basketball circles with high praise from those who’ve seen St. John’s
Mullin Ready for New Debut as 2nd Season Begins
Although Year 2 under Chris Mullin is underway, it feels like a lot like a new beginning for the St. John’s legend
Red Storm Tip-Off lives up to hype
QUEENS, NY — St. John’s showcased its best qualities Friday in front of a packed crowd in Queens with a handful of
St. John's @ BIG EAST Media Day
St. John’s picked up just eight wins in Chris Mullin’s first season at the helm of the Johnnies, but you couldn’t tell
Weighing the Storm in the Balance
There’s nothing worse for a basketball aficionado than having to wait for the next hardwood season. As others are
Red Storm & Orange Announce Date
QUEENS, N.Y. (August 16, 2016) – Two of the winningest programs in Division I history rekindle their long-time rivalry
St. Johns Recruiting Roundup
The St. John's men's basketball staff hit the ground running on the recruiting trail since arriving in Queens this past April. Rapidly restocking nea
Starting Five: Under Armour, Nike events
Eric Bossi shares his thoughts on events in NYC and the Bahamas, including Trevon Duval's rise, in his Starting Five column.
SJU Coach Mullin On LoVett Signing
Marcus LoVett, Jr. The 6-foot southpaw from Chicago is a consensus top-25 point guard according to major national recruiting services and rated as hig
Mullin lands four-star PG
Chris Mullin and St. John's picked up a four-star point guard for 2015 when Marcus LoVett signed his letter-of-intent Wednesday.
Active spring for Illini hoops recruiting
It's been a crazy few weeks as the Illini pursue Villanova transfer Dylan Ennis and hit the recruiting trail to check out some prep targets. Brad Stur
LoVett not sure on timetable
Four-star senior guard Marcus LoVett put on a show Saturday at the adidas Gauntlet event in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Starting Five: Best available PG
Marcus LoVett is about to be in high demand as the best remaining point guard for 2015, says Eric Bossi in Starting Five.
LoVett is the right player at right time for Illini, but will Bright Lights shine in Champaign
This last month has made Illinois basketball's point guard infertility even more heartbreaking. That's why Marcus LoVett has always seemed too good to
Cal Hoops: The Contingency Plan, Part II
The early signing period came and went and now two months from Signing Day and Cal down to TWO major targets, how do the Bears fill in the 2015 class?
LoVett takes game to new level
Marcus LoVett is a hot commodity in a bear market for 2015 point guards. Eric Bossi catches up with the Chicago-based star.
Jarvis continues to grow
Jarvis Johnson was center stage on Saturday, when DeLaSalle took on Morgan Park as the marquee game of the prestigious Timberwolves Shootout.
Talent on display at Timberwolves Shootout
Unsigned shooting guard Sacar Anim was one of several standouts at the Timberwolves Shootout. Eric Bossi has a complete recap.
Video: LoVett drops 39 at Timberwolves Shootout
2015 point guard Marcus LoVett from Chicago Morgan Park scored 39 points Saturday night at the Timberwolves Shootout in Minneapolis.
Timberwolves Shootout Preview
This Saturday the Timberwolves will host the Timberwolves Shootout pairing the best teams from Minnesota against some of in the Midwest.
Illini in a recruiting battle for Chicago point guard
Illinois is in a recruiting battle for 2015 point guard Marcus LoVett from Chicago Morgan Park.
Hoyas sniffing on re-established guard
This Class of 2015 guy is re-establishing himself in a big way. The Hoyas have taken notice.
Brown tops list of undecided Rivals150 prospects
Jaylen Brown, the nation's No. 2 prospect, is among those uncommitted as the early period dawns. Find out who else is available.
Illini offer 2015 Chicago point guard
Illinois offered 2015 point guard Marcus Lovett from Chicago Morgan Park on Thursday.
LoVett looking forwawrd to Late Night Visit
Marcus LoVett, a four-star point guard from the 2015 class, is scheduled to visit Kansas this weekend. Jayhawk Slant recently spoke to LoVett about hi
PG Marcus LoVett open gym clips
Open gym clips of 2015 point guard Marcus Lovett from Chicago Morgan Park.
Eval period notebook: Jayhawk Invitational recap
Player notes, team title recaps and more from the Jayhawk Invitational as we continue to bring you evaluation weekend coverage.
Brown stars at Jayhawk Invitational
Freshman Troy Brown stole the show on the second day of the Jayhawk Invitational. That plus recruiting updates inside.
Mailbag: Latest on Turner
What's the latest with five-star big man Myles Turner? Eric Bossi answers that and more in his latest mailbag.
Looking at UCLAs 2015 recruits
With 2014 UCLA recruiting all but wrapped up, BSR takes an early look at the Bruins 2015 hoops recruiting.
Play of Serra teammates yields results
After their play at the Double Pump Best of Summer, Ron Freeman and Tavrion Dawson no longer are flying under the radar.
Johnson outlines IU recruiting goals
As the July recruiting period begins, Indiana assistant coach Kenny Johnson outlines the Hoosiers' approach. While coaches can't talk prospects, Peegs
Cunningham pounces on opportunity
Josh Cunningham has moved into the national top 100, and he seized an important opportunity at the Hensley Memorial Run-N-Slam.
LoVett continues to rise, add to his game
2015 point guard Marcus LoVett continues to rise as he adds to his game. Watched by Indiana coach Tom Crean during the spring evaluation periods, LoVe
Looking at UCLAs recruits from Weekend One
BSR breaks down the UCLA hoops recruits whom head coach Steve Alford and assistant David Grace watched this weekend.
Recruiting updates from Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES - The opening weekend of the spring evaluation period has been very active so far, and so have Tom Crean and his assistants. Here is a loo
Cal Hoops hits the road
Cal coaches were out in force on Friday and GoldenBearReport was there to tell you how it all went down
Blackmon Co. looking for a big run this summer
Future Indiana guard James Blackmon Jr. and longtime teammates begin their final season of AAU together today in Los Angeles in an event loaded with I
NCAA Tournament Has Impact on Sophomores
With the NCAA Tournament in full swing, a few of the top schools are making strong impressions upon their younger, and more impressionable, recruits i
Southern California Guard Watchlist Part One
There's a ton of backcourt talent in Southern California, so recruiters will be hitting the area hard when it comes to finding quality college-bound g
Small believes he belongs with elite
Kendall Small hopes his understanding of the game gains him mention with the elite 2015 guards in the Los Angeles area.
A look at one of UCLAs most-coveted 2015 prospects
UCLA is already in hot pursuit of 2015 point guard Marcus LoVett. Take a look at his most-recent highlights here.
Weekend Visit Madness: 10/19
Nearly ninety recruits will take in unofficial visits to college campuses this weekend. With some schools pushing their version of Midnight Madness ba
Initial class of 2015 five-stars revealed
Super sophomore Ivan Rabb is one of eight 2015 prospects who have earned initial five-star status. Find out who joins him.
Midnight Madness Visitor List
Kentucky, Syracuse, St. John's, San Diego State, Purdue, Providence, NC State, Maryland, Marquette, Kansas, Baylor and more will kick off the season i