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With a fourth year under coach Rick Pitino, St. John’s Red Storm are building a competitive roster through the transfer portal, featuring key players such as Ian Jackson, Tounde Yessoufou, and Keyshawn Hall, while navigating minor eligibility hurdles.
St. John’s has added Reed Bailey, a versatile big man from Indiana, to its roster, aiming to address a lack of size at the five and to inject a new dimension into a fast‑paced offense.
The new slate features guaranteed games against Dayton, St. John’s and Seton Hall, an exhibition at Syracuse, and a potential Madison Square Garden showdown, all while key returning players aim to rebuild momentum.
A look at Rick Pitino’s milestone career, the Red Storm’s recent triumphs, and the ambitious non‑conference slate that awaits the 2026–27 roster.
The first-ever exhibition between Auburn and Alabama will be held at the Birmingham Jazz Center on October 26, with ticket presales set for late August and a broader effort to revitalize the city’s economy.
Louisville adds experienced hands to player development roster ahead of the 2025‑26 season, hiring Carlos Dotson and a team of seasoned coaches.
From a rocky start to a playoff berth, the Dallas Wings credit their new coach’s philosophy, key acquisitions and long‑term roster stability for a rapid ascent.
Top transfer prospect Keyshawn Hall has pledged to St. John’s men’s basketball, bringing NBA summer‑league experience and a high‑octane offensive skill set to a roster that is reshaping its frontcourt for the upcoming season.
A Louisiana judge has granted RJ Luis a preliminary injunction that allows him to play for LSU in the 2026-27 season, restoring a career that blended college stardom, NBA experimentation, and a recent injury setback.
A Louisiana judge has granted RJ Luis a preliminary injunction that clears the way for his participation in LSU's 2026-27 season, overturning NCAA eligibility restrictions tied to his NBA contract.
The Cardinals will face a demanding schedule of Power‑4 opponents, a Thanksgiving showdown with St. John’s, and a pivotal Kentucky clash, all while integrating a top transfer class under new leadership.
Montenegrin forward Djordije Jovanovic will not join St. John’s University due to visa issues, instead signing with Buducnost Podgorica for the 2026‑27 season, marking the second roster change after Gildas Gimenez's academic ineligibility.
St. John’s announced the addition of Reed Bailey, a fifth‑year eligible transfer, as the program seeks to fill a power forward void left by injury. His arrival follows a federal court injunction that allows players to return for a fifth season, reshaping roster dynamics across college basketball.
When Al Robinson passed away at 88, tributes highlighted a career that stretched far beyond his modest scoring total. His relentless effort to capture game footage for legendary coaches forged a hidden foundation of Kentucky’s basketball dominance.
An analysis of the upcoming decade identifies several non‑traditional powerhouses — including BYU, Purdue, Texas Tech and others — that could capture their first NCAA men’s basketball championship, driven by financial growth, stable leadership and elite recruiting.
Jeff Martin, a seasoned basketball professional with a distinguished coaching and playing background, has been appointed Assistant Basketball Coach at Lamar State College Port Arthur, bringing expertise that promises to elevate the program’s competitiveness.
Mark Few’s 2026 Hall of Fame induction celebrates his transformation of Gonzaga from a modest program into a national powerhouse.
A look at the upcoming November 15, 2026 matchup, the coaches, the lingering series history and the notable former Syracuse players now on St. John's roster.
St. John’s coach Rick Pitino is poised to convert another college standout into an NBA first‑round pick, with guard Tounde Yessoufou projected as a 2027 draft prospect.
Mark Pope’s recent stop at Lexington’s historic Wheeler’s Pharmacy links today’s Wildcats staff to a ritual that has accompanied every Kentucky national championship since the 1950s.
Alabama’s basketball program faces a challenging early-season schedule, blending home dominance, road tests and injury concerns as it aims for its first SEC title since 2023 and a Final Four return.
After a mid‑season trade and a knee setback, the Memphis Grizzlies guard is using his hometown camp to reconnect with the community and sharpen the skills that will define his sophomore campaign.
Walter Clayton Jr. returns to Lake Wales to run his first youth basketball camp ahead of his second NBA season with the Memphis Grizzlies, reflecting on his rookie year and outlining his goals for future growth.
Peyton Siva is set to assist Rick Pitino at St. John’s, replacing Greg Youncofski and adding his title‑winning experience to a staff already enriched by national champions.