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The Johnnies Report
by Big East Energy
Welcome to Johnnies Report, your home for all things St. John’s Basketball — hosted by recent SJU grad and lifelong college hoops fan Jay Holahan. Whether it’s roster moves, Big East battles, or Rick Pitino’s latest chess move, Jay brings passionate, authentic, and informed coverage from a fan who lives and breathes Red Storm basketball. New episodes weekly, only on Big East Energy Network.
Episodes
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Zuby’s Crossroads: A Date with Destiny in San Diego
The "Road to the Sweet 16" just became personal. After St. John’s dismantled Northern Iowa 79–53 in a clinical first-round display, led by a dominant 14-point, 11-rebound double-double from Zuby Ejiofor This isn't just a 4-vs-5 seed battle; it’s a collision of legacies. In one corner, you have…
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The Storm is Coming: St. John’s vs. Northern Iowa Preview
The dance is officially here! After a historic run to a second consecutive Big East Championship, Rick Pitino and the St. John’s Red Storm (28-6) are headed to San Diego as a No. 5 seed to face the ultimate bracket-buster: the No. 12 seed Northern Iowa Panthers (23-12). In this episode, we break...
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Concrete Jungle Kings: The Night St. John’s Reclaimed the Crown
The atmosphere at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night was electric, buzzing with a feeling that hadn’t been felt in Queens for decades. For the second consecutive year, the St. John’s Red Storm stood atop the Big East mountain, but this time, the victory felt like a definitive changing of the...
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The Collision Course: St. John’s vs. UConn for the Crown
In a high-stakes Big East Semifinal, Rick Pitino’s St. John’s squad dismantled Seton Hall to punch their ticket to the Big East Championship game. In this episode, we break down how St. John’s held on after a late comeback from the Pirates that ended the Pirates' hopes of reaching the NCAA...
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Empire State of Mind: Johnnies Roll into the Semis
In this episode, we break down St. John’s emphatic 85-72 victory over Providence, a win that punched their ticket to the Big East semi-finals! We dive into how the Johnnies dismantled the Friars' defense, fueled by an explosive offensive rhythm and a relentless "New York City" grit that…
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Big East Regular Season Kings: Player of the Year Zuby Ejiofor & Pitino’s Long-Term Vision
In this episode, we break down the tactical keys to the Providence matchup, analyze the implications of Pitino’s new deal on upcoming recruiting cycles, and celebrate the incredible individual accolades of Zuby Ejiofor. The Red Storm won the Big East regular season title, and now they go for...
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St. John's Beat Georgetown 72-69 on Senior Night
Madison Square Garden was electric for Senior Night! 🗽 We’re breaking down St. John’s gritty 72-69 win over Georgetown. Join our live reaction to the big plays and the emotional farewell to seniors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Redemption Storm: The Red Storm's Statement Win
In this video, we are breaking down the absolute rollercoaster of a week for the Red Storm, moving from the depths of a demoralizing defeat at the hands of UConn to a cathartic, statement-making blowout of Villanova. What happens in a locker room after a blowout defines a season. We dive into the...
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The Rematch for the BIG EAST Crown! #15 St. John’s vs #6 UConn
he Big East title race has officially reached a fever pitch. On February 25th, the college basketball world turns its eyes to Hartford, CT, for the most anticipated rematch of the season: #15 St. John’s vs. #6 UConn. Just weeks ago, Rick Pitino and the Red Storm sent shockwaves through the…
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St. John’s vs. Providence: The Aftermath, Fan Reactions, and More
In this episode of the podcast, we break down the absolute mayhem that erupted on Valentine’s Day at the Amica Mutual Pavilion, turning a high-stakes Big East clash into one of the most controversial scenes in recent college basketball history. What started as a physical, grit-and-grind battle...
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No Love Lost: St. John’s Wins a Bloody Valentine
In this episode, we break down a classic Big East "rock fight" that saw St. John’s outlast Providence in a game defined more by grit and ejections than offensive fluidity. It was the kind of scrappy, physical contest that feels like a throwback to the 90s, where every loose ball was a…
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Silence of the Huskies: St. John’s Statement Win
The "World’s Most Famous Arena" has seen its fair share of miracles, but what happened last night felt less like a fluke and more like a changing of the guard. In this episode of Storm Warning, we are breaking down every pulse-pounding minute of St. John’s stunning upset over Dan Hurley and the...
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DON'T OVERLOOK DEPAUL! 🏀 No. 22 St. John's Trap Game Before UConn?
The biggest story entering Tuesday night isn't just the game at hand—it’s what looms on the horizon. Rick Pitino’s squad is currently riding a seven-game winning streak and has moved into sole possession of second place in the conference standings. However, with a massive date against No. 3 UConn...
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Empire State of Mind: The Battle for Local Supremacy
This matchup isn't just a game; it’s a high-stakes chess match between two of the most intense programs in the Big East, set against the backdrop of Madison Square Garden. St. John's is playing better of late and finished just on the brink of being in the AP Top 25. On the other side, Shaheen...
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History Made! St. John's Snaps 7-Year Omaha Curse vs. Creighton
THE CURSE IS BROKEN! ⛈️🔴 For the first time since 2019, the St. John’s Red Storm have walked into the CHI Health Center and walked out with a massive Big East road victory! Rick Pitino’s squad didn't just win; they dominated the Creighton Bluejays in a 90–73 statement victory that put the entire...
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St. John’s vs Kentucky 🔥 A Chance to Make a Statement
Host Jay Holahan is joined by Thomas Cavanagh of Rumble in the Garden as the St. John's Red Storm are preparing for an opportunity at a "statement win" against the Kentucky Wildcats! There are some fascinating storylines in a game between two teams who are hungry for a possible statement win in...
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Fresh Cut, Fresh Win: St. John's Takes Down Iona
St. John's own Ian Jackson cut his hair for the first time in over 5 years and had his best game this far in a St. John's uniform in a 91-64 blowout win! We break it down here, look at the stars of the game, and then look ahead to the first Big East game of the year against the DePaul Blue Demons...
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No Love Lost For St. John’s: Iona Fans Make This Game INTENSE!
Host Jay Holahan sits down with Big East Energy contributor Patrick Madden in a conversation about what St. John's should expect from Iona. Who are some of the standout players that the Red Storm will see in Saturday's afternoon showdown? There is no love lost between Iona fans and Rick Pitino…
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Red Storm Survives Ole Miss Scare | What's Wrong With St. John's?
What's going on, folks? Welcome to another episode of The Johnny's Report, where your host, Jay Hollihan, brings you the latest news from the world of college basketball. We recap the intense St. John's Red Storm game, a nail-biter that showcased incredible sports moments within NCAA basketball…
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St. John's DISSAPOINTS in Vegas
Rumble in the Garden's writer, Thomas Cavanagh, joins host Jay Holahan to debrief on St. John's finishing 1-3 in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada. We talk about the questions that have been on Johnnie's fans' minds the past couple of days: What went wrong for St. John's in Vegas?…
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St. John's Blows Out Bucknell 97-49 in Final Tune Up Ahead of Players Era
Joining me on this episode of The Johnnies Report is "Cap" from the Roll Blob Podcast! We go over the blowout 97-49 win for the Johnnies last night against Bucknell! Ian Jackson had a huge "get right" game for him, and we go over how Jackson helps Johnnies' backcourt moving forward! Later, we...
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Dylan Darling IMPRESSES in First Game Back in a Week
St. John's gets the bad taste out of their mouth in last week's loss to Alabama with a 93-60 blowout win against William & Mary! Host Jay Holahan talks about the star of the night, guard Dylan Darling, who made a huge impact in the Johnnies' second-half surge! You'll hear from Rick Pitino…
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How Concerned Should St. John's Fans be with the GUARD PLAY??
In this episode, host Jay Holahan goes in-depth into St. John's issues with their guard play, specifically in their last game versus Alabama, where the Red Storm was run off the court defensively. How concerned should St. John's fans be? We'll also look ahead to tomorrow night, where St. John's...
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Can St. John's REBOUND from Crushing 103-96 Loss to Alabama?
After much anticipation for St. John's first game of the season at Madison Square Garden, the Red Storm's defense was a no-show. In this episode, host Jay Holahan recaps the defensive woes from the Red Storm and how this team will look to come together to improve in the early goings of the…
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College Hoops Insider preps you for St. John’s–Alabama. Is UConn–St. John’s the Big East’s best?
Host Jay Holahan is joined by The Hoops Cap’s Mark Zanetto to break down one of the biggest weeks in St. John’s basketball — starting with a deep dive into the reborn UConn–St. John’s rivalry and what it means for the Big East landscape. Then, later in the show, Conrad Pascual joins to give you...
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Who Runs the Big East? | 2025 Preview & Predictions w/ Thomas Cavanagh
Rumble in the Garden writer Thomas Cavanagh joins The Johnnies Report in this special episode as we go over headlines, predict who will win the Big East conference, and predict the Big East superlatives! We whip around the coverage of each team according to where the preseason coaches' poll had...
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St. John's Battles Michigan Down to the Wire at MSG
It was just a scrimmage in late October, but St. John's and Michigan put on quite the show at MSG! Hear from Rick Pitino and Zuby Ejiofor after the 96-94 OT loss this past Saturday! We also discuss what St. John's will look to improve upon before the games start mattering for real! Subscribe to…
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Trouble in Paradise? Is Rick Pitino Leaving St. John’s?
At Big East Media Day, St. John's Head Coach Rick Pitino spoke about how much longer he will have at St. John's. It's sparked interest from fans and media alike about whether there's a contract dispute between the Hall of Fame Head Coach and St. John's. We dive head-first into the matter, and in...
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St. John's Media Day: Rick Pitino Talks Roster, Expectations & Mindset
Hear from Rick Pitino at St. John's media day as he discusses Bryce Hopkins, Kelvin Odih's injury concerns this Summer, an interesting comment about Ian Jackson's struggles over the Summer, and we close the episode out by talking about St. John's first scrimmage against Towson! Subscribe to Big...
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St. John's Ranks 5th in AP Poll
St. John's will open this upcoming season ranked 5th in the AP polls! It's the Johnnies highest ranking ever to open up the season! We look at some of the exciting top-25 matchups St. John's will face as of today! Subscribe to Big East Energy Network for more St. John's Basketball interviews, Big...
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Too Many Streaming-Only Games For St. John's?
How should fans feel about St. John's announcing the start times and how to watch games this upcoming season? Are there too many streaming-only games? Subscribe to Big East Energy Network for more St. John's Basketball interviews, Big East insights, and college hoops discussion: Big East Energy...
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From Underdog to All-Big East: Julian Champagnie's Red Storm Legacy
One of few bright spots during a gloom era for St. John's Basketball was the play of guard Julian Champagnie, an unknown recruit that worked extremely hard to now enter his fourth season in the NBA. In this episode we look back at his career in the red and white in Jamaica, Queens! Subscribe to…
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What did Rick Pitino have to say about Thierry Darlan?
Earlier this week, St. John's head coach Rick Pitino took to Twitter/X to express his thoughts on the Thierry Darlan situation at Santa Clara. How can this affect not only College Basketball but St. John's as well? Subscribe to Big East Energy Network for more St. John's Basketball interviews…
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How Bryce Hopkins Can Help St. John's in 2025
Now, in his fifth season at the collegiate level, former first-team All-Big East player Bryce Hopkins will enter the fold and help guide St. John's back to the tournament. Coming off two injury-plagued seasons, how much will Hopkins help the Johnnies? Subscribe to Big East Energy Network for more...
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Reacting to St. John's Big East Conference Schedule
St. John's will be taking the court in less than two months, and last week we got the Johnnies' Big East schedule! Find out which matchups are the toughest and what is a reasonable record for the Johnnies! Subscribe to Big East Energy Network for more St. John's Basketball interviews, Big East...
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What Makes Dylan Mingo PERFECT for St. John's System
A recruiting episode focusing on 2026 recruit, Dylan Mingo, a combo guard from Long Island, New York. Find out why he would be a great fit for the program for the 2026 season! Subscribe to Big East Energy Network for more St. John's Basketball interviews, Big East insights, and college hoops...
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Who Should St. John's Schedule For A Home-and-Home Series
Who should St. John's schedule for future home-and-home series? What fun matchups can the Red Storm schedule for head coach Rick Pitino? 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your favorite moment from the interview! You can also follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and...
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St. John's Open Practice interview with Thomas Cavanagh
St. John's held an open practice last week, and media members were able to talk to players and head coach Rick Pitino. Joining us in this episode is Rumble in the Garden's own Thomas Cavanagh, who has been covering St. John's for the past six seasons. Find out what Cavanagh had to say about what...
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Who's the Team to Beat in the Big East?
With College Basketball season approaching, it's time to start thinking about which team everyone is looking out for in the Big East. Is St. John's the team everyone's looking to knock off the Big East pedestal, or is there someone else? 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment with...
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What Will St. John's Record be During Out-Of-Conference Play?
It's almost that time! College Basketball season is drawing closer and closer, and with that, we finally have St. John's out-of-conference schedule! We knew about some dates and opponents, but now we have the official date, time, and location. What will St. John's do in their OOC play, and what...
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St. John's in the Players Era Tournament
St. John's was revealed last week as one of the teams to participate in this year's Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. We go over the participating teams and how this will be significant to not only St. John's season but also the program itself. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and...
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Next Chapter: St. John's Players Turn Pro
Former St. John's and Big East Player of the Year R.J. Luis Jr. signed a two-way deal with the Utah Jazz, Kadary Richmond with the Washington Wizards, Aaron Scott and Deivon Smith signed Summer League deals with the Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks, respectively! Find out which players have…
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Who Is St. John's Biggest Rival?
What teams in the Big East do St. John's fans despise the most? With close to 50 years as a member of the conference, there is one team that rises above the rest that Johnnies fans can't stand the most. What big games stick out? Who was better than the rest, and could have made an argument to be…
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College Athletes Being Paid Directly from Universities: What Does This Mean for St. John's?
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St. John's New Era: Meet the Stars of the 2025 Season
🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your favorite moment from the interview! You can also follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and socials... @BigEastEnergy 🎙️ Presented by the Big East Energy Podcast Network – your home for all things Big East basketball. Check out...
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Kelvin Odih Signs With St. John's, Roster is Official!
Wanna get in on the conversation?? Send me a text!! Class of 2025 forward Kelvin Odih committed to St. John's last week, and now the roster is official! #SJUBB #StJohns #RedStorm #BIGEASThoops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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St. John's Adds Two More, Darling, Tamba
Wanna get in on the conversation?? Send me a text!! St. John's adds two more players, Dylan Darling and Hadje Tamba, who will join Rick Pitino's squad next season! We break that down, and also talk about their fit to the team with ex-Johnnies finding new homes. #SJUBB #StJohns #RedStorm...
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St. John's Off-season Updates
Wanna get in on the conversation?? Send me a text!! St. John's has been busy over the past few weeks, now landing Ian Jackson, Oziyah Sellers, Dillion Mitchell, and a commitment from Austrian Imran Suljanovic! #SJUBB #StJohns #RedStorm #BIGEASThoops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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St. John's Transfer Portal Update
Wanna get in on the conversation?? Send me a text!! An update on who St. John's is interested in at this current moment in the transfer portal! #SJUBB #StJohns #RedStorm #BIGEASThoops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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National Championship Game Recap
Wanna get in on the conversation?? Send me a text!! It was a fantastic end to a great season in College Basketball! A recap of the Florida Gators (36-4) defeating the Houston Cougars (35-5)! #NCAAMBB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Johnnies Report, your home for all things St. John’s Basketball — hosted by recent SJU grad and lifelong college hoops fan Jay Holahan. Whether it’s roster moves, Big East battles, or Rick Pitino’s latest chess move, Jay brings passionate, authentic, and informed coverage from a fan who lives and breathes Red Storm basketball. New episodes weekly, only on Big East Energy Network.
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