
Top Recruit Theo Edema Commits to St. John’s, Reclassifies for 2026
Theo Edema, a highly-touted center from the class of 2027, has pledged to St. John's men's basketball and will reclassify to play in the 2026 season.
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Theo Edema, a highly-touted center from the class of 2027, has pledged to St. John's men's basketball and will reclassify to play in the 2026 season.

Highly touted center Theo Edema has pledged to St. John’s University, reclassifying to the 2026 class after a recruitment battle that included Stanford, Maryland and BYU. The 6‑foot‑11, 235‑pound big man brings elite defensive skills and a championship pedigree to the Big East program.

Former Syracuse guard Kyle Cuffe Jr. is transferring to St. John's, where he will reunite with his father's alma mater and help the program continue its recent streak of 30‑win seasons.

Theo Edema, a top-ranked center, chose St. John’s over Maryland, prompting the university to address a thin frontcourt while its track and field team celebrates new records and a soccer forward heads to Indiana.

Theo Edema, a 7‑foot four‑star recruit, announced his commitment to St. John's University and will reclassify to the 2026 cycle, sparking excitement across the college basketball landscape.

St. John's completed a flawless BIG EAST schedule with a 4-1 win over Butler, marking the first time since 2018 that the Red Storm have captured all seven conference series.

With the May 27 withdrawal deadline approaching, the Wildcats’ coaching staff and fan base brace for potential roster shifts that could reshape next season’s lineup.

Former St. John's player Dillon Mitchell played a pivotal role in recruiting forward Donnie Freeman, a high‑profile transfer who is expected to strengthen the team’s interior.

Despite injuries and early setbacks, the Riverhead varsity baseball squad rallied to secure a playoff berth, highlighted by Jason Davis’s dominant start and Matt Zambriski’s stellar season.

The Red Storm defeated Butler 7-2, with Jayder Raifstanger delivering a career‑high six RBIs and Evan Chaffee striking out six in six innings. The teams will meet again on Saturday at Jack Kaiser Stadium, streamed on ESPN+.

Milan Momcilovic, a 6‑foot‑8 forward who topped college basketball in 3‑point shooting last season, is weighing a return to the collegiate ranks, with Kentucky among the leading suitors.

The Red Storm fell 7‑3 to Butler in their first series opener, ending a six‑game winning streak in opening games.

Ian Jackson, a key returnee for St. John’s, aims to turn a modest statistical season into a bounce‑back campaign that could reshape the team’s prospects.

Tennessee has added VCU transfer Christian Fermin to its top‑ranked transfer portal class, bringing size, shot‑blocking and a familiar teammate connection to the Volunteers.

At the NBA Combine in Chicago, TheWolverine.com sat down with former collegiate opponents of the Michigan Wolverines, shedding light on the team’s emerging NBA prospects.

St. John's will meet UCLA on Nov. 24 at the Mohegan Sun Arena as part of the 13th annual Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase, featuring top programs and new talent.

Milan Momcilovic, a standout at the NBA Draft Combine, is navigating a critical choice between turning professional and returning to college, with Kentucky, St. John's and Louisville among his considerations.

At the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Zuby Ejiofor displayed his shooting prowess, met with several NBA franchises and voiced his intent to become the first St. John's player selected in the first round since 2012.

St. John's and Syracuse are set to meet at Madison Square Garden this season, renewing a storied Big East rivalry and featuring notable transfers and player narratives.

The Orange will test its mettle across 14 non‑conference games, including high‑profile contests at Madison Square Garden, TD Garden and Gainbridge Fieldhouse, while also facing Albany, Colgate and Cornell at home.

St. John's will meet UCLA at the Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase on November 24 at Mohegan Sun Arena, with tickets set to go on sale in early September.

UCLA’s women’s basketball program is set to face St. John’s University in the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase in Uncasville, Connecticut, on November 24, looking to build on a three‑game winning streak over the Red Storm.

From a showdown with Arizona at Madison Square Garden to a renewed feud with Syracuse, St. John’s is shaping a demanding non‑conference slate that could influence its Big East ambitions.

St. John’s University is reshaping its men’s basketball roster with an eye toward seasoned international talent, a move prompted by the NCAA’s recent relaxation of eligibility rules that now permits older, professionally‑exposed players to compete.