St. John’s uses familiar recipe for success in third straight win
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St. John’s uses familiar recipe for success in third straight win

ByNews Polite

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Wednesday night’s victory was a microcosm of St. John’s season up to this point.  Slow starts and fast finishes.  The Johnnies have frequently had shaky first halves and strong performances after halftime. Their third straight win followed a similar pattern.  St. John’s Red…

Lou Carnesecca helped St. John’s land Simeon Wilcher
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Lou Carnesecca helped St. John’s land Simeon Wilcher

ByNews Polite

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Give Lou Carnesecca an assist.  Sophomore guard Simeon Wilcher, the highest-rated recruit to pick St. John’s since Rysheed Jordan in 2013, said a meeting with the legendary late coach helped convince him to be a Johnnie.  Last spring, when Wilcher was visiting St….

Paige Bueckers has a Nike signature shoe — and Caitlin Clark fans are confused
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Paige Bueckers has a Nike signature shoe — and Caitlin Clark fans are confused

ByNews Polite

Connecticut star Paige Bueckers is doing something no other college basketball player has done.  Bueckers designed and is set to release her own Nike player edition sneaker this month, the sportswear giant announced Monday. Bueckers’ Nike G.T. Hustle 3, the first basketball sneaker created by a college player in the…

Kadary Richmond, RJ Luis help St. John’s hold off Harvard for bounce-back win
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Kadary Richmond, RJ Luis help St. John’s hold off Harvard for bounce-back win

ByNews Polite

When St. John’s needed big buckets on Saturday against Harvard, RJ Luis Jr. and Kadary Richmond found ways to lift the Red Storm to a win. The 77-64 victory was closer than many would have predicted, and the Crimson managed to pull within eight on three separate occasions in the…

St. John’s supporters still have Zuby Ejiofor’s back
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St. John’s supporters still have Zuby Ejiofor’s back

ByNews Polite

“Zu-By, Zu-By, Zu-By,” the red-clad St. John’s fans chanted as the Johnnies forward took the floor Friday.  “Zu-By, Zu-By, Zu-By,” they roared whenever the forward made a positive play.  “Zu-By, Zu-By, Zu-By,” they screamed as he checked out for the last time.  Zuby Ejiofor goes up near the hoop on…

St. John’s vs. New Mexico prediction: College basketball odds, picks
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St. John’s vs. New Mexico prediction: College basketball odds, picks

ByNews Polite

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. St. John’s is 3-0 on the year with three 20-plus point wins. Of course, the Johnnies haven’t played anybody, overwhelming Fordham, Quinnipiac and Wagner….

St. John’s Deivon Smith recalls late Amir Abdur-Rahim as a ‘great guy’
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St. John’s Deivon Smith recalls late Amir Abdur-Rahim as a ‘great guy’

ByNews Polite

Deivon Smith never played for the late Amir Abdur-Rahim, the South Florida head coach who died at the age of 43 on Oct. 24 due to complications following a medical procedure But Abdur-Rahim still left a lasting impression on the St. John’s point guard. “He was a great person. He…