Why St. John's believes in Mike Anderson (even if you might not)
St. John's, led by NYC newbie Mike Anderson, is a popular pick for last place in the Big East. Here's why the critics might be surprised.
2020 SeasonAll times ET
2020 Schedule
7th in Big East
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Big East 2019-20 predictions: Villanova or the field?
With less than a month until the start of the 2019-20 college basketball season, ESPN's conference predictions series begins with the Big East.
Bob Larranaga, ex-St. John's player, dies at 78
Bob Larranaga, a former St. John's basketball player and the older brother of Miami Hurricanes coach Jim Larranaga, has died at 78.
The top 25 remaining players in the 2019 TBT
The 2019 TBT is down to eight teams, but it remains rich in former college stars and NBA contributors. Here are the top remaining standouts.
The biggest challenge for every new coach in college basketball
With the coaching carousel finally at rest (we think), here's the toughest task for each of the 59 new Division I bosses.
Your guide to 13 early-season college basketball tournaments
The fields for 13 early-season college basketball tournaments were announced Thursday. Here's your handy guide to all 13 ESPN-aired events.
Pressey reunites with Anderson at St. John's
St. John's coach Mike Anderson has hired former teammate Paul Pressey to serve as a special assistant for the Red Storm.
Chasing Ghosts: When will St. John's revisit past glory?
St. John's has won five NCAA tournament games since Lou Carnesecca departed in 1992. Will this program ever matter again?
Mullin: 'Heart and gut' led to St. John's departure
Chris Mullin says his decision to step down as coach at his alma mater, St. John's, came from "the heart and gut."
Anderson promises hard work in opening press conference (0:40)
Anderson 'right guy' to lead St. John's, AD says
St. John's athletic director Mike Cragg said the program "found the right guy" to lead the team in Mike Anderson, who was hired as head coach on Friday.
Sources: St. John's, Anderson working on deal
St. John's is in negotiations with former Arkansas coach Mike Anderson for its head-coaching opening, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Iona's Cluess latest to turn down St. John's
Iona's Tim Cluess is the latest coach to turn down overtures from St. John's to be the school's next coach.
Moser turns down St. John's, will stay at Loyola
Loyola-Chicago's Porter Moser has turned down an offer to coach the St. John's men's basketball team and will remain with the Ramblers, whom he led to the Final Four in 2018.
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Hurley, amid St. John's links, to keep ASU job
Bobby Hurley, who, according to sources, was expected to be the top target of St. John's, said he would stay on as Arizona State's coach and hoped to remain with the program "for a long time."
Mullin: 'Emotional decision' to leave St. John's
Chris Mullin, the greatest player in St. John's basketball history, has made the "extremely emotional decision" to step down as head coach. He was 59-73 over four seasons.
Sources: Mullin likely to step down at St. John's
Chris Mullin is expected to step down as the men's basketball head coach at St. John's, sources confirmed to ESPN.
St. John's AD: 'Mullin is our head coach'
The Red Storm have improved their record in each of head coach Chris Mullin's four seasons with the team.
St. John's junior Ponds says he'll enter NBA draft
Shamorie Ponds, who led St. John's with 19.7 points and 5.1 assists this season, wrote on Instagram that he'll enter the 2019 NBA draft.
Arizona State beats St. John's 74-65 in First Four
Luguentz Dort overcame a hard foul and a leg injury, scored 21 points and led Arizona State to a long-awaited NCAA Tournament victory Wednesday night, 74-65 over St. John's in the First Four.
Mullin focused on tourney after death of brother
St. John's head coach Chris Mullin is making his first trip to the NCAA tournament since returning to his alma mater in 2015.
2018-19 Big East Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova | 13-5 | - | 26-10 |
| Marquette | 12-6 | 1 | 24-10 |
| Seton Hall | 9-9 | 4 | 20-14 |
| Georgetown | 9-9 | 4 | 19-14 |
| Creighton | 9-9 | 4 | 20-15 |
| Xavier | 9-9 | 4 | 19-16 |
| St. John's | 8-10 | 5 | 21-13 |
| Providence | 7-11 | 6 | 18-16 |
| DePaul | 7-11 | 6 | 19-17 |
| Butler | 7-11 | 6 | 16-17 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game77.181st
Rebounds Per Game32.9385th
Assists Per Game13.9181st
Points Allowed74.8263rd
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posh Alexander | PG | Committed | 80 |
| Vincent Cole | SG | Committed | - |
| Isaih Moore | PF | Committed | - |
| Dylan Addae-Wusu | SG | Committed | - |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 2 |
| Tournament Record | 27-31 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 29 |