The Johnnies Report

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 the Hall of Fame heavyweight bout between Rick Pitino and Bill Self, two of only three active coaches with multiple national titles. In the other, you have the ultimate "revenge" narrative. For the first time since leaving Lawrence, Zuby Ejiofor faces the coach and the jersey he once wore. After a season where he blossomed into the Big East Player of the Year in Queens, Zuby now has the chance to prove to Bill Self exactly what the Jayhawks are missing. Can Pitino’s frantic pressure and Zuby’s interior dominance topple the blue-blood giants, or will Self’s tactical brilliance send the Johnnies back to the Big Apple? We break down the film, the feelings, and the fire. #SJUBB #StJohns #RedStorm #bigeastenergy #bigeasthoops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 down why the "Johnnies" enter this matchup as one of the hottest teams in the country, winning 19 of their last 20 games. We look at the dominant play of Big East Player of the Year Zuby Ejiofor, who is coming off a monster 18-point, 7-block performance in the title game blowout of UConn. Can his defensive interior presence neutralize the Panthers’ disciplined attack? On the other side, Ben Jacobson has the Panthers back in the tournament for the first time in a decade after a historic Arch Madness run where they became the lowest seed (No. 6) to ever win the MVC title. We analyze UNI’s sharpshooting guard Trey Campbell and their top-25 ranked defense that loves to slow the pace. Is this a classic 5-12 upset alert, or will the Red Storm’s "New York’s Team" energy carry them into the weekend? #SJUBB #StJohns #RedStorm #BIGEASthoops #bigeastenergy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 guard. In a physically dominant, wire-to-wire 72–52 thrashing, St. John’s didn't just beat UConn—they dismantled them. Under the bright lights of "The World’s Most Famous Arena," Rick Pitino’s squad looked every bit like the juggernaut fans have been waiting for. The Johnnies jumped out to a blistering 10–0 start, forcing Huskies coach Dan Hurley into an early timeout that did little to quell the momentum. The defense was the story of the night, spearheaded by Big East Player and Defensive Player of the Year Zuby Ejiofor. Ejiofor delivered a legendary performance, racking up 18 points and a record-setting 7 blocks, a feat not seen in a Big East title game since Patrick Ewing in 1984. By the time Dillon Mitchell threw down a thunderous windmill dunk in the second half to cap a 13–0 run, the UConn faithful were silenced, and the Garden belonged solely to the Red Storm. #SJUBB #StJohns #RedStorm #BIGEASThoops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 tournament, we go over the big performers for St. John's, what lead to the comeback from Seton Hall, and a preview of what's to come vs the UConn Huskies in a rubber match tomorrow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Providence simply couldn't match. From the backcourt’s surgical precision to the dominance in the paint, we analyze the key individual performances that turned a high-stakes rivalry game into a statement win. Then, we look ahead towards the semi-final matchup tomorrow night vs Seton Hall, as St. John's looks to make it back-to-back years into the Big East championship game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 back-to-back Big East titles! The Big East tournament is officially underway, and St. John's will face the Providence Friars tomorrow in round three of this Big East heavyweight bout. Kim English is likely on his way out as the Friars' Head Coach; his teams have always played Pitino's squads hard. How will St. John's fare tomorrow? #SJUBB #StJohns #RedStorm #BIGEASThoops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 adjustments made during those crucial practice days. You'll see how St. John’s got its best performance of the year out of Ian Jackson. Jackson, who had been the subject of much scrutiny after the UConn game and the entire season as a whole. We break down his performance as well as why this win means so much for St. John's after the no-show last Wednesday vs UConn. #SJUBB #StJohns #RedStorm #bigeastenergy #BIGEASThoops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 country by dismantling the Huskies 81–72 at a sold-out Madison Square Garden. That victory wasn’t just a fluke; it was the coming-out party that, in the midst of this current 13-game winning streak, catapulted St. John’s from just a "tournament team" to being in the conversation of a legitimate Sweet Sixteen/Elite Eight run. But now, the narrative shifts. The Johnnies are no longer the hunters—they are the hunted. They are walking into a hornet's nest at the PeoplesBank Arena, facing a UConn squad that has been stewing over that MSG loss for weeks. #SJUBB #StJohnsRedStorm #bigeastbasketball #bigeastenergy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 between the Providence Friars and No. 17 St. John’s spiraled into a full-scale brawl that left the arena—and the conference—reeling. We start with the moment that changed everything: the mid-air "clothesline" foul by Providence graduate transfer Duncan Powell on former Friar star Bryce Hopkins. We analyze the layers of tension behind this specific interaction. Hopkins, who spent three seasons in Providence before a high-profile transfer to Rick Pitino’s Red Storm, was already playing in a pressure cooker of boos and hostility. Was Powell’s Flagrant 2 foul a product of "heat of the moment" intensity, or did it cross a line into something much more personal? #sjubb #stjohnsredstorm #bigeastenergy #bigeasthoops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 battleground and the tension finally boiled over. The headline story—aside from the final score—was the mid-game skirmish that saw multiple players from both benches tossed. We analyze the defensive intensity that led to the friction, the officiating response, and how Rick Pitino managed to keep his squad focused while the Friars struggled to regain their composure after the ejections. #sjubb #stjohns #redstorm #BIGEASThoops #bigeastenergy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 UConn Huskies. For years, UConn fans have called Madison Square Garden "Storrs South", and on Friday night, the Johnnies fans showed out in an abundance. Rick Pitino didn’t return to the sidelines of New York City to play second fiddle. Tonight, the Red Storm didn't just weather the Husky pressure; they brought a hurricane of their own. #sjubb #stjohnsredstorm #bigeasthoops #bigeastenergy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 scheduled for this coming Friday, the "trap game" sirens are blaring. We discuss whether the Red Storm can maintain their focus in a hostile road environment or if they’ll be caught looking past a dangerous DePaul team. #sjubb #stjohnsredstorm #bigeastenergy #bigeasthoops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Holloway’s Seton Hall Pirates remain the conference’s toughest "blue-collar" squad. Known for their grit and a "Jersey-tough" defensive mentality, the Pirates are looking to play spoiler. With both teams jockeying for position in a crowded Big East, the stakes couldn't be higher. Is this a must-win for the Hall? Whether it’s the battle in the paint or the tactical war on the sidelines, this chapter of the SJU-SHU rivalry is set to be an instant classic. #SJUBB #StJohns #RedStorm #BIGEASThoops #bigeastenergy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 conference on notice. In this video, we’re breaking down how the Johnnies snapped their Omaha cold spell, the incredible 22–4 run that blew the game open, and the standout performances that made it happen. #sjubb #stjohns #redstorm #bigeastenergy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 search of staying in the conversation as the top teams in the country! Subscribe to Big East Energy Network for more St. John's Basketball interviews, Big East insights, and college hoops discussion: Big East Energy Network - YouTube Subscribe and check out more episodes of The Johnnies Report on the go with Apple Podcasts: The Johnnies Report - Podcast - Apple Podcasts or on Spotify: The Johnnies Report | Podcast on SpotifyFollow Us on Twitter/X: The Johnnies Report (@TheJohnniesReport) / X Follow Jay Holahan (@:JayHolahan3 #sjubb #StJohns #RedStorm #bigeasthoops #bigeastenergy #RickPitino #BBN #KentuckyWildcats #MarkPope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 at Carnesecca Arena Tuesday night! Subscribe to Big East Energy Network for more St. John's Basketball interviews, Big East insights, and college hoops discussion: Big East Energy Network - YouTube Subscribe and check out more episodes of The Johnnies Report on the go with Apple Podcasts: The Johnnies Report - Podcast - Apple Podcasts or on Spotify: The Johnnies Report | Podcast on SpotifyFollow Us on Twitter/X: The Johnnies Report (@TheJohnniesReport) / X Follow Jay Holahan (@:JayHolahan3 #sjubb #StJohns #RedStorm #bigeasthoops #bigeastenergy #RickPitino #IonaGaels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 when Pitino left two years ago to accept the head coaching job in Queens, NY. Expect a potentially hostile atmosphere, but will St. John's have a potential "trap game" on its hands? Subscribe to Big East Energy Network for more St. John's Basketball interviews, Big East insights, and college hoops discussion: Big East Energy Network - YouTube Subscribe and check out more episodes of The Johnnies Report on the go with Apple Podcasts: The Johnnies Report - Podcast - Apple Podcasts or on Spotify: The Johnnies Report | Podcast on SpotifyFollow Us on Twitter/X: The Johnnies Report (@TheJohnniesReport) / X Follow Jay Holahan (@:JayHolahan3 #SJUBB #StJohns #RedStorm #bigeasthoops #bigeastenergy #RickPitino #IonaGaels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, as they barely secured a win. Dive into the dramatic plays and what this close call means for their Big East basketball season. Subscribe to Big East Energy Network for more St. John's Basketball interviews, Big East insights, and college hoops discussion: Big East Energy Network - YouTube Subscribe and check out more episodes of The Johnnies Report on the go with Apple Podcasts: The Johnnies Report - Podcast - Apple Podcasts or on Spotify: The Johnnies Report | Podcast on SpotifyFollow Us on Twitter/X: The Johnnies Report (@TheJohnniesReport) / X Follow Jay Holahan (@:JayHolahan3 #SJUBB #StJohns #RedStorm #bigeasthoops 🎙️ Hosted by: Jay Holahan 📺 Network: The Johnny's Report 👇 Support the Show 👍 Like this video — it helps get St. John's content to more fans! 📲 Subscribe to The Johnny's Report for weekly St. John's, Big East & national hoops coverage. #BigEast #CollegeBasketball #NCAAB #Sports #BasketballPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? What happened at the end of the Iowa State game? Why is St. John's not being physical enough on the boards? Will St. John's recover in their remaining two high-profile out-of-conference games against two SEC opponents? #SJUBB #StJohnsRedStorm #BIGEASThoops #BigEastEnergy #IowaStateCyclones #BaylorBeats #AuburnTigers #SECMBB #Big12MBB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 discuss some of the more pressing issues that the Big East/St. John's face as the season develops and some of the bigger picture conversations around College Basketball! #SJUBB #StJohnsRedStorm #BIGEASThoops #BigEastEnergy #IowaStateCyclones #BucknellBison #Big12MBB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Darling, and Oziyah Sellers, who also stood out with some fantastic shooting of his own! Later in the episode, we discuss the slow start the Big East is off to, and why the conference needs to right the ship moving forward! Subscribe to Big East Energy Network for more St. John's Basketball interviews, Big East insights, and college hoops discussion: Big East Energy Network - YouTube Subscribe and check out more episodes of The Johnnies Report on the go with Apple Podcasts: The Johnnies Report - Podcast - Apple Podcasts or on Spotify: The Johnnies Report | Podcast on SpotifyFollow Us on Twitter/X: The Johnnies Report (@TheJohnniesReport) / X Follow Jay Holahan (@:JayHolahan3) #SJUBB #StJohns #RedStorm #BIGEASThoops #bigeastenergy #RickPitino #IanJackson #JosonSanon #DylanDarling #OziyahSellers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 will be back in action against William & Mary! Subscribe to Big East Energy Network for more St. John's Basketball interviews, Big East insights, and college hoops discussion: Big East Energy Network - YouTube Subscribe and check out more episodes of The Johnnies Report on the go with Apple Podcasts: The Johnnies Report - Podcast - Apple Podcasts or on Spotify: The Johnnies Report | Podcast on SpotifyFollow Us on Twitter/X: The Johnnies Report (@TheJohnniesReport) / X Follow Jay Holahan (@:JayHolahan3) #SJUBB #StJohns #RedStorm #BIGEASThoops #bigeastenergy #RickPitino #IanJackson #JosonSanon #DylanDarling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 season. You'll also hear from head coach Rick Pitino and center Zuby Ejiofor after the game, Subscribe to Big East Energy Network for more St. John's Basketball interviews, Big East insights, and college hoops discussion: Big East Energy Network - YouTube Subscribe and check out more episodes of The Johnnies Report on the go with Apple Podcasts: The Johnnies Report - Podcast - Apple Podcasts or on Spotify: The Johnnies Report | Podcast on SpotifyFollow Us on Twitter/X: The Johnnies Report (@TheJohnniesReport) / X Follow Jay Holahan (@:JayHolahan3) #SJUBB #StJohns #RedStorm #BIGEASThoops #bigeastenergy #Alabamabasketball #NateOats #RickPitino #ZubyEjiofor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 everything you need to know ahead of the Red Storm’s marquee non-conference showdown against No. 15 Alabama. From the Garden to Tuscaloosa, we’ve got you covered — rivalries, matchups, storylines, and what this stretch means for Rick Pitino’s group. 🎙 Hosted by Jay Holahan Featuring Mark Zanetto (The Hoops Cap Pod) and Conrad Pascual 📍 Part of the Big East Energy Network 🏀 Subscribe for Big East coverage all season long! 👉 youtube.com/bigeastenergynetwork #StJohns, #UConn, #RickPitino, #DanHurley, #BigEast, #CollegeBasketball, #BigEastEnergy, #TheHoopsCapPod, #UConnBasketball, #StJohnsBasketball, #AlabamaBasketball, #NCAABasketball, #RedStorm, #GoHuskies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 them ranked, and then we give our predictions as to where we see fit! Subscribe to Big East Energy Network for more St. John's Basketball interviews, Big East insights, and college hoops discussion: Big East Energy Network - YouTube Subscribe and check out more episodes of The Johnnies Report on the go with Apple Podcasts: The Johnnies Report - Podcast - Apple Podcasts or on Spotify: The Johnnies Report | Podcast on SpotifyFollow Us on Twitter/X: The Johnnies Report (@TheJohnniesReport) / X Follow Jay Holahan (@:JayHolahan3) #SJUBB #StJohns #RedStorm #BigEastHoops #BigEastEnergy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Big East Energy Network for more St. John's Basketball interviews, Big East insights, and college hoops discussion: Big East Energy Network - YouTube Subscribe and check out more episodes of The Johnnies Report on the go with Apple Podcasts: The Johnnies Report - Podcast - Apple Podcasts or on Spotify: The Johnnies Report | Podcast on SpotifyFollow Us on Twitter/X: The Johnnies Report (@TheJohnniesReport) / X Follow Jay Holahan (@:JayHolahan3) #SJUBB #StJohns #RedStorm #BigEastHoops #bigeastenergy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 this episode you'll hear from Coach Pitino and Guard Oziyah Sellers! Later, we'll discuss the upcoming scrimmage, as St. John's will take on Michigan in their final tune-up before the start of the regular season! Subscribe to Big East Energy Network for more St. John's Basketball interviews, Big East insights, and college hoops discussion: Big East Energy Network - YouTube Subscribe and check out more episodes of The Johnnies Report on the go with Apple Podcasts: The Johnnies Report - Podcast - Apple Podcasts or on Spotify: The Johnnies Report | Podcast on SpotifyFollow Us on Twitter/X: The Johnnies Report (@TheJohnniesReport) / X Follow Jay Holahan (@:JayHolahan3) #SJUBB #StJohns #RedStorm #BigEastMediaDay #BigEastMD #RickPitino #OziyahSellers #MichiganBasketball #Wolverines #DustyMay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 East Energy Network for more St. John's Basketball interviews, Big East insights, and college hoops discussion: Big East Energy Network - YouTube Subscribe and check out more episodes of The Johnnies Report on the go with Apple Podcasts: The Johnnies Report - Podcast - Apple Podcasts or on Spotify: The Johnnies Report | Podcast on SpotifyFollow Us on Twitter/X: The Johnnies Report (@TheJohnniesReport) / X Follow Jay Holahan (@:JayHolahan3) #SJUBB #StJohns #RedStorm #BigEasthoops #bigeastenergy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 East insights, and college hoops discussion: Big East Energy Network - YouTube Subscribe and check out more episodes of The Johnnies Report on the go with Apple Podcasts: The Johnnies Report - Podcast - Apple Podcasts or on Spotify: The Johnnies Report | Podcast on SpotifyFollow Us on Twitter/X: The Johnnies Report (@TheJohnniesReport) / X Follow Jay Holahan (@:JayHolahan3) #SJUBB #StJohns #RedStorm #BigEasthoops #bigeastenergy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Network - YouTube Subscribe and check out more episodes of The Johnnies Report on the go with Apple Podcasts:The Johnnies Report - Podcast - Apple Podcasts or on Spotify: The Johnnies Report | Podcast on SpotifyFollow Us on Twitter/X: The Johnnies Report (@TheJohnniesReport) / X Follow Jay Holahan (@:JayHolahan3) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Big East Energy Network for more St. John's Basketball interviews, Big East insights, and college hoops discussion: Big East Energy Network - YouTube Subscribe and check out more episodes of The Johnnies Report on the go with Apple Podcasts:The Johnnies Report - Podcast - Apple Podcasts or on Spotify: The Johnnies Report | Podcast on SpotifyFollow Us on Twitter/X: The Johnnies Report (@TheJohnniesReport) / X Follow Jay Holahan (@:JayHolahan3) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Big East insights, and college hoops discussion: Big East Energy Network - YouTube Subscribe and check out more episodes of The Johnnies Report on the go with Apple Podcasts:The Johnnies Report - Podcast - Apple Podcasts or on Spotify: The Johnnies Report | Podcast on SpotifyFollow Us on Twitter/X: The Johnnies Report (@TheJohnniesReport) / X Follow Jay Holahan (@:JayHolahan3) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 St. John's Basketball interviews, Big East insights, and college hoops discussion: Big East Energy Network - YouTube Subscribe and check out more episodes of The Johnnies Report on the go with Apple Podcasts: Holy Nova - Podcast - Apple Podcasts or on Spotify: The Johnnies Report | Podcast on SpotifyFollow Us on Twitter/X: The Johnnies Report (@TheJohnniesReport) / X Follow Jay Holahan (@:JayHolahan3) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 insights, and college hoops discussion: Big East Energy Network - YouTube Subscribe and check out more episodes of The Johnnies Report on the go with Apple Podcasts: Holy Nova - Podcast - Apple Podcasts or on Spotify: The Johnnies Report | Podcast on SpotifyFollow Us on Twitter/X: The Johnnies Report (@TheJohnniesReport) / X Follow Jay Holahan (@:JayHolahan3) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 discussion: Big East Energy Network - YouTube Subscribe and check out more episodes of The Johnnies Report on the go with Apple Podcasts: Holy Nova - Podcast - Apple Podcasts or on Spotify: The Johnnies Report | Podcast on SpotifyFollow Us on Twitter/X: The Johnnies Report (@TheJohnniesReport) / X Follow Jay Holahan (@:JayHolahan3) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 socials... @BigEastEnergy 🎙️ Presented by the Big East Energy Podcast Network – your home for all things Big East basketball. Check out https://bigeastenergy.com/ for more! Follow on X: @TheJohnniesReport, @JayHolahan3, and ‪@BigEastEnergyNetwork‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Pitino had to say, who impressed him the most in practice, and what to make of the "position-less offense"! 🔔 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 https://bigeastenergy.com/ for more! Follow on X: @TheJohnniesReport, @JayHolahan3, and ‪@BigEastEnergyNetwork‬ #StJohns #RedStorm #StJohnsBasketball #SJUBB #BigEast #BigEastEnergy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 your favorite moment from the interview! You can also follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and socials... @BigEastEnergy @TheJohnniesReport on X! 🎙️ Presented by the Big East Energy Podcast Network – your home for all things Big East basketball. Check out https://bigeastenergy.com/ for more! #sjubb #stjohnsbasketball #stjohns #redstorm #Bigeast #bigeastenergy #uconnbasketball #huskies #danhurley #rickpitino #creightonbasketball #bluejays #marquettebasketball #goldeneagles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 might their team look like as the new faces gel and build chemistry? Follow on X: @TheJohnniesReport and @JayHolahan3 🔔 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 https://bigeastenergy.com/ for more! #sjubb #stjohns #redstorm #stjohnsbasketball #bigeastbasketball #bigeastenergyweekly #quinnipiac #alabamabasketball #williamandmary #bucknell #iowastatebasketball #baylorbasketball #olemissbasketball #iona #kentuckybasketball #harvard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 https://bigeastenergy.com/ for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the tools to succeed in the NBA immediately, and who will take more time! 🔔 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 Follow on X @TheJohnniesReport 🎙️ Presented by the Big East Energy Podcast Network – your home for all things Big East basketball. Check out https://bigeastenergy.com/ for more! #stjohns #redstorm #stjohnsbasketball #bigeasthoops #bigeastbasketball #utahjazz #washingtonwizards #bostonceltics #atlantahawks #rjluisjr #kadaryrichmond #aaronscott #deivonsmith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 on this list? 🔔 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 https://bigeastenergy.com/ for more! #sjubb #stjohns #redstorm #bigeastenergy #bigeasthoops #bigeastbasketball #collegebasketball #collegehoops #uconnbasketball #huskies #villanovabasketball #wildcats #providence #friars #setonhall #pirates #georgetownhoyas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🔔 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 https://bigeastenergy.com/ for more! The NCAA and the House agreed on a new settlement that will allow Universities to pay athletes directly. How does this affect St. John's? What will be Mike Repole's role in the future? #sjubb #stjohns #redstorm #stjohnsbasketball #rickpitino #MikeRepole #bigeasthoops #bigeastbasketball #bigeastenergy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🔔 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 https://bigeastenergy.com/ for more! St. John's has made some big splashes this off-season in the transfer portal! They've also lost some talented players, but with the players they've added this season, St. John's expects to make a big run at the Final Four! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 #BIGEASThoops

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 

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

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