Catching Up with D.J. Kennedy
Nick Bello, Social Media Manager
August 10, 2018
Filed under Sports
For former St. John’s guard D.J. Kennedy, basketball has given him the opportunity to travel the world as he has built an illustrious career playing overseas. Kennedy, who is ranked thirteenth all-time in scoring at St. John’s, has played in six countries over his seven-year professional career....
Former St. John’s Star Has New Goals After Retirement
Brendan Myers, Sports Editor
June 20, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Sports
Marcus Hatten doesn’t plan to take it easy after announcing his retirement from professional basketball after almost 15 seasons earlier this month. Physically, he believes he was ready to play another three full seasons. He averaged more than nine points and over four assists this past season for...
The King of Queens is Back
Nick Bello, Social Media Manager
May 29, 2018
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports
Torch Photo/Nick Bello After what felt like an eternity of waiting for St. John’s basketball fans, multiple sources reported Tuesday evening that star guard Shamorie Ponds will return to Queens for his junior year. As a sophomore in 2017–18, Ponds averaged 21 points and has scored over 1,000 points fo...
Boubacar Diakite to Transfer from St. John’s
Brendan Myers, Sports Editor
May 18, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Men's Basketball, Sports, Sports Scroll
Without ever stepping foot on the court in a live game for the Red Storm, redshirt freshman Boubacar Diakite's St. John's basketball career is over. The 6-foot-8 wing from Mali is transferring from the program, per Zach Braziller of the New York Post. He originally enrolled at St. John’s a year e...
Former Lacrosse Standout McArdle Reflects on SJU
Brendan Myers, Sports Editor
April 29, 2018
Filed under Featured Athlete, Lacrosse, Sports
If you take a quick glance through the St. John’s lacrosse record book, there’s one ubiquitous name. Kieran McArdle’s name is inked on nearly every St. John’s offensive record. In his four seasons in Queens, he amassed 264 points (the total number of goals and assists). The next closest p...
Men’s and Women’s Basketball Players Receive Awards
Sean Okula, Staff Writer
April 25, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Men's Basketball, Sports, Women's Basketball
Shamorie Ponds might not hear his name called on Draft Night, but he sure is padding that NBA résumé. He and fellow sophomore guard Justin Simon were recognized by the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association with a pair of All-Met honors on Monday. Ponds earned a spot on the First Tea...
St. John’s Baseball Sweeps Georgetown
Justin Boniello, Staff Writer
April 25, 2018
Led by one of the strongest pitching staffs in the country, the St. John’s baseball team extended its winning streak to 12 games after a three-game sweep of Georgetown at Jack Kaiser Stadium this past weekend. The Johnnies (26-10, 9-0 Big East) only gave up five runs across the three games, winning 6...
Laura Delgado Drawing Rave Reviews
Sean Okula, Staff Writer
April 18, 2018
The average April high in Hesperia, California is a comfortable 75 degrees. Meanwhile, Queens finds itself a full season behind, with sweltering spring averages some 30 degrees lower. For any soul crazy enough to make the move to our dreary New York skies, a sense of culture shock may accompany. “I’...
Double Threat on Attack
Nick Bello, Staff Writer
April 18, 2018
Playing Division 1 college lacrosse is a rare opportunity that many players dream of. Having the opportunity to play Division 1 college lacrosse alongside your twin brother however is unheard of. For sophomore attackers Mike and Joe Madsen, lacrosse has been a huge part of both of their lives since...
Men’s Basketball 2018-19 Roster Taking Shape
John Cavanagh, Staff Writer
April 18, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Men's Basketball, Sports
It’s been nothing short of a crazy offseason for St. John’s, and the storm might not be over yet for the Red Storm. At the conclusion of a season that saw the Johnnies have some highlights, but fail to meet expectations, thoughts of next season were filled with newfound optimism. A combination of recr...
The Gospel of NYC According to Mark
Brendan Myers, Sports Editor
April 18, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Sports
For Mark Jackson, the choice was simple. When Lou Carnesecca made him and his family a promise that he would leave the Queens school a better man, the decision was made. The man, now simply known as “Lou,” didn’t need to sell basketball in the city that never sleeps. The quality spoke f...
Yakwe Leaves St. John’s. Are Ponds and Owens Next?
Derrell Bouknight, Sports Editor
April 5, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Sports
With college basketball having officially concluded Monday night with a 79-62 Villanova win over Michigan in the championship game, the a new season has begun, one headlined by uncertainty and questions surrounding the champion’s Big East rival. Coming off a 16-17 record and another campaign without postseaso...
