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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.” 

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.

Fordham pulls off buzzer-beater upset to stun Seton Hall

Johnson scored a game-high 18 points and fought through his defender to hoist up a last-second shot that was upheld upon review.

St. John's defense looks ahead of schedule in season-opening rout

A year later, St. John's defense is well ahead of its offense.

NBC lands rising broadcasting star for increased college hoops coverage

NBC is adding college basketball voices as it expands its coverage of the sport with the Big East.

Rick Pitino trying to learn from important St. John's lesson at start of season: 'Stuck with me'

When the frustration eventually subsided and the anguish softened, Rick Pitino took a closer look at what ultimately cost St. John’s a spot in last year’s NCAA Tournament. 

Improved St. John's has all the reasons to dream of ending March Madness drought

But the potential is clearly there. St. John’s fans can, and should, dare to dream.

Kadary Richmond embracing sky-high St. John's expectations: 'Know why we’re here'

Senior Red Storm point guard Kadary Richmond takes a shot at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby before the college basketball season tips off. 

Seton Hall on a mission to prove the doubters wrong again

It has become routine for Shaheen Holloway. His teams are typically overlooked. It happened at Saint Peter’s and it’s happening at Seton Hall.

How the Big East feels about UConn's Big 12 flirtations

It doesn’t sound like the Big East is holding a grudge against Connecticut for trying to leave for the Big 12 for the second consecutive year.

Why Rick Pitino unfazed by NIL challenges that sparked concerning coaching trend

Rick Pitino got a glimpse of life without coaching. Of life without basketball. He spent a year living mostly in Miami after he was fired by Louisville in October of...

St. John's season will be defined by daunting stretch

On Thursday, the Big East released its entire schedule and The Post’s Zach Braziller breaks down the Johnnies’ complete slate.

Rising sophomore guard embracing competition in loaded St. John's backcourt

Simeon Wilcher didn’t see it as impacting him negatively. Deivon Smith and Kadary Richmond would make the Johnnies — and himself — better.

St. John's guard putting shin splints troubles behind him after surgery: 'Got new legs'

Luis’ first year as a Johnnie was frustrating. He missed a bulk of the preseason with a broken left hand, then the shins acted up.

NBA Draft winners and losers: Timberwolves aced it, Hawks took risk with top pick

The 2024 NBA Draft was as unpredictable as projected for a class that was considered weak at the top. The Post breaks it down with winners and losers.

Three Big East stars chosen in NBA draft lottery

You have to go back 11 years for the last time the Big East enjoyed a draft night like this.

Dan Hurley’s new UConn contract revealed after turning down Lakers

The UConn coach is in for a well-deserved raise.

Rick Pitino opens up about building St. John's into 'first-class program'

Sitting in his VIP box in the clubhouse at Saratoga Race Course, Pitino laid out the challenges that lay ahead. 

Where St. John's stands in national championship odds after adding star tranfer

St. John's moved up the oddsboard after landing a star portal player.