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 wit...

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 th...

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...

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 pr...

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 anal...

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...

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 performanc...

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 fluk...

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—...

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 s...

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 nig...

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...

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 a...

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 spe...

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 Netw...

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...

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 hostil...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Alab...