College basketball
News from around the world of college basketball.
Three takeaways: behind Champagnie, Johnnies outlasts Depaul for first Big East win
Addae-Wusu and Alexander demonstrate long range shooting to overcome the Blue Demons; crucial late plays save win
St. John’s Basketball Coaches Join ‘Team New York’ to Fight Coronavirus
Coaches across the state of New York will use their platform to promote healthy practices.
College basketball commission releases findings
Basically it’s a frowny face emoji, not much in the way of critical action
AP Poll: Duke #1, Creighton in, Arizona State ranked
A look at the movement in the national AP poll, as Duke is the undisputed #1 and Seton Hall is out
Scouting the Advocare Invitational Tournament opponents for St. John’s
A look at the teams in the field that St. John’s will face.
Off the court around college basketball this week
Five news and notes from off the court in college basketball.
College basketball scandal: do coaches see an upside to the FBI investigation?
The initial shock of FBI involvement & under-the-table payments has given rise to... quiet.
Is the corruption scandal a cleanser for NCAA recruiting?
Stronger penalties than the NCAA can lay down - will this change college basketball recruiting?
NCAA basketball assistants, AAU figures, adidas exec face federal charges
"We will continue to be investigating," said the Department of Justice’s acting head in the region.
Big East TV ratings reach all-time high
This young conference takes another step toward legitimacy.
Game thread: St. John's vs Georgetown
Discuss St. John's upcoming contest against the rival Hoyas
St. John’s Red Storm vs. Baruch Bearcats: Open Thread and Live Updates
St. John’s will play their sole exhibition contest tonight. Follow along here for live updates and commentary, in regards tonight’s match-up with Baruch!
Rumble podcast: the rise of St. John’s + the business
And a look at Jon Rothstein’s surprising move & how it changes the sports news game.
2017 AdvoCare Invitational Field Announced
Who is headed to Orlando alongside St. John’s?
PM Rumble: Memphis Big 12 Dreams Dead
The Big 12 expansion drama continues, Memphis the latest victim to their cuts.
Bring UConn back to the Big East?
It could happen. Unlikely, but... it could.
Big East, ACC, A-10, CAA form MBB officiating alliance
This collaboration should keep referees well-rested, ultimately improving officiating across all four conferences.
AM Rumble: Dunn’s Bold Move
Kris Dunn’s decision to decline workouts with NBA teams could hurt his draft stock; plus Nigel Hayes, DePaul, Christian Jones.
By the #s: which NCAA teams attacked the most in transition?
Which teams tried to take their shots early in the offense? We take a look at the numbers around the major conferences.
Monday thoughts/ AM Rumble - Mullin recruiting 2018, news
Thoughts on Mullin's newest recruiting area, plus news and notes from around college basketball.
Coaches poll: who's in the preseason Top 25?
Last year's winners are in the middle of the table. The blue bloods of the sport are prominent in the list. And some previously-unheralded teams are slipping in to the bottom of the poll.
NCAA grants Power 5 more power
NCAA approves rules changes granting more power + autonomy to Power 5 schools
NCAA proposes concussions program after lawsuit
NCAA proposes concussion testing program as part of class action lawsuit, which includes money to research the effect of concussions in current and past athletes.
Power 5 power moves, & fallout for Big East
Last week the NCAA announced a new model that gives Power 5 schools the ability to essentially "make their own rules." What does this mean for the future of the rest of the NCAA?
Will Mudiay's decision affect future recruiting?
Emmanuel Mudiay has chosen to forgo his college career and turn pro this year. How will this affect college recruiting for years to come?
Updated college hoops championship odds
Who does Vegas think will win the championship? Which team from the Big East is most likely to cut down the nets as of today?
SJU escapes Brooklyn with 65-59 win over Columbia
St. John's bends, but doesn't break in final game before Big East play.
Not Half Bad Pod 11 - Tap Dancin' Barchi edition
We dig into the mess that has been the hiring of Julie Hermann, the firings, the Eddie Jordan degree debacle (with a lesson in word definition!) AND even some chatter about St. John's Rysheed Jordan, D`Angelo Harrison, and more.
Estimated effect of realignment on BE Media Deal
New financial numbers guess at the fallout from conference realignment for the Big East's media deal.
Why haven't basketball schools left the Big East?
What's the break-even point for basketball schools to leave the Big East Conference? St. John's is one of two schools who recently wanted to keep the Big East together. And the logic makes sense.
Basketball schools brace for realignment fallout
On Rutgers, Maryland, Connecticut, and this idea that St. John's could go to the ACC.
MSG will host East regional in 2014
But since MSG is the Johnnies home court, it's likely that St. John's can't play in the East region that year.