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Forward Keyshawn Hall can be a true difference maker for St. John’s this season if he can receive a fifth-year of NCAA eligibility for the 2026-27 season.
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Checking in on some St. John's alumni around the NBA:
Julian Champagnie:
4 G - 13.0 PTS - 2.8 REB - 1.8 AST - 51/48/100%
Daniss Jenkins:
4 G - 11.8 PTS - 4.5 REB - 4.0 AST - 46/46/84%
Bryce Hopkins:
3 G - 5.0 PTS - 2.0 REB - 0.7 AST - 54/25/100%
Zuby Ejiofor:
2 G - 1.5 PTS - 1.0 REB
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Unreal get for Providence.
The Brian Hodgson era begins.
In St. John’s preseason finale against Texas, Yessoufou scored 23 points with five assists, four rebounds, five steals and a block.
Sophomore forward Tounde Yessoufou has been named to the preseason top 20 watch list for the Julius Erving award, given to the country’s best forward, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced.
The St. John’s Athletic Department has been dealing with some challenges stemming from the recent departures of three longtime members.
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“ESPN Radio New York has been a terrific partner and the feedback from our fanbase has been nothing but positive. We look forward to giving St. John’s fans more opportunities than ever to catch their favorite team in action.”
— St. John’s AD Ed Kull on the partnership
In total, 14 games can be found on 1050AM, including the Players Era Invitational and both games against UConn. 14 games will be on 880 AM with the matchup at Alabama being the most notable
NEWS:
ESPN New York will provide coverage of all 31 St. John’s men’s basketball games in 2026-27 on 880AM, 1050 AM and the ESPN New York App for the second straight season. Legendary broadcaster John Minko will be behind the mic alongside a rotating lineup of analysts.
Quinn Ellis receives preseason national recognition from the National Basketball Hall of Fame.
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The former St. John’s forward continues to show major improvement with the Denver Nuggets!
Bryce Hopkins looking like the early steal of the NBA Draft. Back-to-back starts and 13 points last night.
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Big come from behind effort from St. John’s men’s soccer.
Some nice Big East news here:
St. John’s men’s soccer just scored THREE unanswered goals against UConn to take the lead.
Three goals in eight minutes for the Red Storm. Their last goal scored was on October 6th.
Unreal.
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We’re excited to announce that all St. John’s alumni can enjoy discounted tickets to every home game at @TheGarden and select games at Carnesecca Arena! 🔥🏀
Tap the link below to secure yours.
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While it wasn’t as action-packed as their quadruple overtime thriller on Oct. 18, St. John’s 87-74 victory over No. 7 Texas delivered a lot to talk about.
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Quinn Ellis has been named to the preseason Top 20 watch list for the Bob Cousy Award, the Naismith Basketball Memorial Hall of Fame announced.
Across three preseason games, he totaled 20 points, 22 assists and 17 rebounds while only issuing three turnovers
No. 13 St. John’s rounded out its preseason slate with a statement 87-74 triumph over No. 7 Texas at Madison Square Garden. Click the link below to read @Jpet_7 recap.
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“I felt that we had to make a quantum leap.”
“We wanted to come out and set a standard.”
“(Theo Edema) was a dog.”
“(Jackson) just looked like a complete player.”
St. John’s made a statement in its exhibition finale. @david16okula tells us how: dalydoseofhoops.com/2026/10/… #sjubb
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Rick Pitino on St. John's preparation:
"We're excited about the improvement we're making. When you're playing teams like Arizona and in the Las Vegas tournament, we CAN be ready. Before the Rutgers game, I wasn't sure, but now I am."
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Tounde Yessoufou on Theo Edema:
"I think he played amazingly. I am a big fan of his game; I don't care that he had four fouls; he had some tough blocks."
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