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How Rick Pitino reacted to 'Who's your daddy' chants after defeating son

New Mexico Lobos forward Mustapha Amzil (22) defends St. John's Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) in the second half at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in New...

St. John's, Rick Pitino take commanding win over son's team as fans chant 'Who's your daddy?'

Rick Pitino's St. John's squad led almost wire-to-wire in a commanding 85-71 victory over New Mexico and Pitino’s son, Richard.

Fade St. John's on Saturday morning

St. John’s is 3-0 on the year with three 20-plus point wins.

Bragging rights on the line in Pitino showdown for St. John's-New Mexico clash

It will be a family divided Sunday afternoon at the Garden. 

St. John's starter reveals his advice for freshman

In the final minute of St. John’s rout of Wagner, as everyone was sitting down at the tail-end of the blowout victory, Simeon Wilcher was locked in.

St. John's getting 'big jump' in competition during stretch that will 'set the tone'

The start has been fun. The national ranking is good for optics. But now we begin to find out about Rick Pitino’s Johnnies.

Richard Pitino isn't part of dad Rick's St. John's succession plan

Last February, Rick Pitino said he wanted Richard to stay at New Mexico until he was done at St. John’s, and then take his place. 

It's time for Kadary Richmond to start playing like elite player St. John's needs

The 6-foot-6 Brooklyn native is its All-American candidate. He is the team’s All-Big East first-team selection. Be that guy.

Rick Pitino calls out 'over the top' parents of St. John's players

Rick Pitino and The Fresh Prince seem to be on the same page: “Parents just don’t understand.” 

St. John's center hopes high-energy-second half can be 'stepping stone' after benching

Maybe Zuby Ejiofor has begun to find his game.

No. 22 St. John's staves off Wagner scare as new star sparks game-sealing run

Somehow, Wagner had the chance to get even deep into the second half.

St. John's latest important program step matters -- but guarantees nothing

Consider Monday’s national ranking a first step. A start. A beginning to what St. John’s and its fans hope will be a long-awaited breakthrough season.

St. John's ranked in AP top 25 for first time in five years

Rick Pitino’s Johnnies are ranked No. 22 in the latest Associated Press poll that was released Monday afternoon.

St. John's betting on this formula for success is off to a promising start

Continuity can go a long way for St. John's, especially with a coach like Rick Pitino known for player development.

St. John's starting center could be headed to bench

After a second straight subpar performance by Zuby Ejiofor, Rick Pitino could replace him in the St. John's starting lineup with Vince Iwuchukwu.

Key depth forward rises to occasion to power St. John's over Quinnipiac

When the game was headed in the wrong direction, when St. John’s looked like it may follow fellow Big East programs Seton Hall. Butler and Villanova in losing a buy...

Late USF coach made big impression on St. John's star: 'He was loved'

Amir Abdur-Rahim initially recruited Deivon Smith when he was an assistant coach at Georgia and Smith was a four-star recruit at Grayson High School (Ga.).

Rick Pitino will highlight hyped backcourt trio in key St. John's litmus test

The hyped St. John’s three-man backcourt will get an extended look together Saturday afternoon.

St. John's, ex-coach settle financial dispute after firing

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.

Defensive-minded transfer already looking like St. John's game-changer

When I think of ways in which St. John’s roster has improved, the first player that comes to mind is Aaron Scott.