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’

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…

St. John’s, ex-coach Mike Anderson settle financial dispute
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St. John’s, ex-coach Mike Anderson settle financial dispute

St. John’s and former coach Mike Anderson have come to an agreement to settle their financial dispute, according to a statement released by both sides. “The parties have amicably resolved their dispute,” the statement read. “They wish each other nothing but the best in their future endeavors.” Anderson was fired…

Rick Pitino eager ‘to see where we’re at’ when St. John’s faces Rutgers in exhibition
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Rick Pitino eager ‘to see where we’re at’ when St. John’s faces Rutgers in exhibition

St. John’s won’t play any true road games during nonconference play. It will, however, get a taste of a true road environment on Thursday night when it visits Rutgers for an exhibition game at Jersey Mike’s Arena, which will be televised by the Big Ten Network. Rutgers is an intriguing…