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Rising sophomore guard embracing competition in loaded St. John's backcourt

Simeon Wilcher didn’t see it as impacting him negatively. Deivon Smith and Kadary Richmond would make the Johnnies — and himself — better.

St. John's guard putting shin splints troubles behind him after surgery: 'Got new legs'

Luis’ first year as a Johnnie was frustrating. He missed a bulk of the preseason with a broken left hand, then the shins acted up.

NBA Draft winners and losers: Timberwolves aced it, Hawks took risk with top pick

The 2024 NBA Draft was as unpredictable as projected for a class that was considered weak at the top. The Post breaks it down with winners and losers.

Three Big East stars chosen in NBA draft lottery

You have to go back 11 years for the last time the Big East enjoyed a draft night like this.

Dan Hurley’s new UConn contract revealed after turning down Lakers

The UConn coach is in for a well-deserved raise.

Rick Pitino opens up about building St. John's into 'first-class program'

Sitting in his VIP box in the clubhouse at Saratoga Race Course, Pitino laid out the challenges that lay ahead. 

Where St. John's stands in national championship odds after adding star tranfer

St. John's moved up the oddsboard after landing a star portal player.

Big East Conference dominating early at March Madness 2024

The Post's college basketball reporter Zach Braziller reacts to the performances of the three Big East teams that qualified for the 2024 NCAA Tournament, Creighton, Marquette and defending national champion...

Lack of a March Madness Cinderella makes for a must-see Sweet 16

It’s the NCAA Tournament of Goliath. David only lasted a few days.

Inside John Fanta's unlikely rise to the top of college hoops media

John Fanta, the ebullient Fox Sports college basketball personality, opens up about his sports media rise in a new interview with The Post.

Even CBS announcers incensed by 'unwatchable' Virginia in NCAA tourney: 'Big mistake'

"The committee made a big mistake by putting this team in this tournament this year."

Seton Hall's March Madness snub is 'flat out wrong': Rick Pitino

Seton Hall became the first team in the 45-year history of the Big East to get left out of March Madness after finishing five games above .500 in the conference...

Big East's three March Madness teams must stand tall after league brass' weak response

The bracketologists weren’t just saying there would be three Big East teams. It became a depressing reality Sunday night, when the pairings were released by the selection committee.

Big East bottomfeeder's 'worst year ever' led to March Madness snubs: coach

Shaka Smart pointed to DePaul's historically awful season as a reason for the Big East's snubs.

Which NCAA teams got screwed on Selection Sunday

Sixty-eight teams are dancing on Selection Sunday. Several others are left fuming.

Why St. John's NCAA Tournament hopes are suddenly in peril

A wild day of upsets could leave St. John's on the outside looking in and limit the amount of teams the Big East sends to the NCAA Tournament.

UConn coach stumps for Big East rivals on March Madness bubble watch

Dan Hurley believes six Big East teams should have their name called Sunday night. If not, the UConn coach thinks it would be an affront to the league.

UConn turns it on late to roll to win Big East Tournament title

UConn pulled away late for its first Big East Tournament crown since rejoining the league, beating Marquette, 73-57, at the Garden Saturday night.

Excruciating March Madness waiting game brutal for St. John's fans

See, this is the flip side if you are a St. John’s fan. This is the consequence of caring, The Post's Mike Vaccaro writes.

Rick Pitino has allowed St. John's to finally dream big with winning culture

You better get Rick Pitino now while you can. You better get him now while you can, because Hall of Fame coaches never rest. Success is a choice for Rick...