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Theo Edema, a 4‑star center originally ranked No.33, will reclassify to the 2026 class and join St. John's this summer, adding depth to a frontcourt that already includes Lazar Stojkovic and Ruben Prey.
Rutgers will face St. John's in a charity exhibition at Madison Square Garden, marking the third meeting in four years and offering both programs a preview of their revamped squads.
The Scarlet Knights will meet the Red Storm in a charity‑focused exhibition at MSG, highlighting historic rivalry and transfer‑portal changes.
An upcoming exhibition game between Rutgers and St. John’s will be played at Madison Square Garden, with all proceeds earmarked for charity and both programs using the matchup to evaluate transfer‑portal additions.
St. John's has risen to No. 16 in the 2026‑27 CBS Sports Preseason Top 25 And 1 rankings after securing a commitment from four‑star forward Theo Edema, while Coach Rick Pitino looks to bolster the roster with two additional transfers.
Kyle Cuffe Jr. will wear the red and white for the 2026‑27 season, bringing a blend of size, shooting and heritage to Queens.
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.
BYU basketball’s recent recruiting cycle has delivered a jolt of disappointment after the program fell just short of landing two coveted big men. Theo Edema, a 6‑11 four‑star prospect from the 2027 class, had narrowed his choices to a final four that included the Cougars, but ultimately committed to St. John’s and will reclassify to the 2026 tier. The loss follows another near‑miss with Obinna Ekezie, who elected to join Louisville, leaving BYU without a clear answer at center.
Undrafted guard Daniss Jenkins is set to start Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals for the Detroit Pistons against the Cleveland Cavaliers, highlighting a journey marked by perseverance and faith.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Syracuse and St. John's will meet at New York’s iconic arena during the 2026‑27 season, reviving a rivalry that last saw the Red Storm win four straight games. The matchup is part of a broader ACC/SEC Challenge that also pits the Orange against Providence, Indiana and an SEC school.
UConn’s athletic director David Benedict argues that the Big East should champion basketball throughout the calendar, a strategy that could reshape the conference’s future amid expanding tournaments and revenue challenges.
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.
Michigan State's 2026‑27 basketball schedule includes tough opponents like Michigan, Nebraska, and Iowa, with notable games against UCLA and USC on the West Coast.
The Orange and the Red Storm will meet in a much‑anticipated non‑conference matchup at MSG, marking the 96th chapter of a century‑old rivalry.