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

#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….

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

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 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…