St. John's University Athletics
St. John’s to Host Towson in Charity Exhibition Benefitting Autism Speaks on Saturday
10/25/2024 11:59:00 AM | Men's Basketball
The Red Storm men’s basketball team will square off with the Tigers at 12 p.m. inside Carnesecca Arena during the University’s Homecoming Weekend
QUEENS, N.Y. – The St. John's men's basketball will close out its preseason schedule on Saturday, part of the university's StormFest, when the Johnnies host Towson in a charity exhibition game that supports Autism Speaks. Tip-off is scheduled for 12 p.m. inside Carnesecca Arena.
General admission tickets are still available for $10 at RedStormTix.com. All proceeds will benefit Autism Speaks, the largest autism advocacy group dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their life span through support advocacy, advances in care, research and innovation, services and supports, including no-cost resources and tools to address the needs of autistic people from early diagnosis and intervention to transition to adulthood, aging with autism, and beyond.
The afternoon scrimmage is also a part of the university's StormFest: Celebrating our Johnnies from the Past, Present, and Future, a weekend gathering combining Family Weekend, Homecoming and Open House. To sign up for StormFest and to see the full list of activities, click here.
In its first exhibition at No. 25 Rutgers on Oct. 17, the Red Storm battled back from a 13-point deficit to upend the Scarlet Knights, 91-85, at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, N.J. The Johnnies rallied behind junior co-captain Zuby Ejiofor, who scored 19 of his 27 points in the second half while shooting 9-for-11 from the field with a 3-pointer. The 6-foot-9 product from Garland, Texas, also grabbed 13 boards with 10 coming on the offensive glass in 33 minutes of action.
St. John's junior wing RJ Luis Jr. posted 22 points on 6-of-9 shooting with a pair of triples and eight made free throws in the win at Rutgers. The Miami, Fla., native finished with six rebounds and three assists. Sophomore guard Simeon Wilcher also broke out with 15 points, six rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes of work.
The Red Storm welcomes eight talented newcomers for the 2024-25 campaign, including Kadary Richmond and Deivon Smith who were both named to Preseason All-BIG EAST Teams on Wednesday.
Richmond, a Preseason All-BIG EAST First Team honoree, is fresh off an NIT Championship run with Seton Hall. The Brooklyn product posted career-bests with 15.9 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.2 steals, starting 34 of 35 appearances for the Pirates last season. The 2023-24 All-BIG EAST First Team selection also racked up 31 double-digit scoring performances, including 12 20-point showings. Richmond ranked second in Division I last year with nine performances where he recorded at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists.
Smith earned a spot on the Preseason All-BIG EAST Second Team after averaging a career-high 13.3 points shooting 46.7 percent from the field last season at Utah. The Decatur, Ga., native also recorded a career-best 7.1 assists and 6.3 rebounds per contest for the Utes. Smith registered five triple-doubles, the second-most in a single season in NCAA history and the most by any player in the Pac-12.
The Red Storm was picked to finish fifth in the conference for the second straight season, according to the BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' Poll, which was released on Wednesday. St. John's also received 91 votes in the Associated Press (AP) Preseason Top 25 poll, logging the second-most votes by teams outside the top 25.
Towson was the top pick in the Coastal Atlantic Association (CAA) Preseason Coaches' Poll, receiving 166 points and ten first-place votes. The Tigers completed the 2023-24 season with a 20-14 record and finished 11-7 in the CAA en route to a semifinal run in the league tournament. Pat Skerry enters his 14th season as head coach at Towson and has led the Tigers to three-straight 20-win campaigns.
Reigning CAA Rookie of the Year Tyler Tejada was named to the Preseason All-CAA First Team after averaging 10.3 points and 3.2 rebounds per contest last season. Christian May also earned preseason recognition earning a spot on the Second Team while sophomore guard Dylan Williamson was named Preseason All-CAA Honorable Mention.
After hosting Towson for its final preseason tune-up, St. John's will welcome Fordham at Carnesecca Arena on Monday, Nov. 4 for a 6:30 p.m. matchup. FS1 will carry BIG EAST Opening Night Tip-Off with live look-ins of all league games while full game coverage can be seen on the FOX Sports App.
To reserve seats for the 2024-25 campaign, contact the Red Storm Ticket Office at 1-888-GO-STORM or by emailing RedStormSports@stjohns.edu. For more information on St. John's men's basketball tickets, visit RedStormTix.com.
About Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan. In response to the pressing needs of the 1 in 36 children and 1 in 45 adults with autism in the U.S. today, Autism Speaks provides resources and tools for autistic individuals of all ages and levels of support. Connecting millions of people with autism and their families to free services, supports, research, innovation and advances in care, the nonprofit serves as a convener for the autism community with the goal of making a real difference for all people on the autism spectrum. To find resources, join an event or make a donation go to AutismSpeaks.org. Learn more and join the movement to #actfearlessly by following @AutismSpeaks on social media.
General admission tickets are still available for $10 at RedStormTix.com. All proceeds will benefit Autism Speaks, the largest autism advocacy group dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their life span through support advocacy, advances in care, research and innovation, services and supports, including no-cost resources and tools to address the needs of autistic people from early diagnosis and intervention to transition to adulthood, aging with autism, and beyond.
The afternoon scrimmage is also a part of the university's StormFest: Celebrating our Johnnies from the Past, Present, and Future, a weekend gathering combining Family Weekend, Homecoming and Open House. To sign up for StormFest and to see the full list of activities, click here.
In its first exhibition at No. 25 Rutgers on Oct. 17, the Red Storm battled back from a 13-point deficit to upend the Scarlet Knights, 91-85, at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, N.J. The Johnnies rallied behind junior co-captain Zuby Ejiofor, who scored 19 of his 27 points in the second half while shooting 9-for-11 from the field with a 3-pointer. The 6-foot-9 product from Garland, Texas, also grabbed 13 boards with 10 coming on the offensive glass in 33 minutes of action.
St. John's junior wing RJ Luis Jr. posted 22 points on 6-of-9 shooting with a pair of triples and eight made free throws in the win at Rutgers. The Miami, Fla., native finished with six rebounds and three assists. Sophomore guard Simeon Wilcher also broke out with 15 points, six rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes of work.
The Red Storm welcomes eight talented newcomers for the 2024-25 campaign, including Kadary Richmond and Deivon Smith who were both named to Preseason All-BIG EAST Teams on Wednesday.
Richmond, a Preseason All-BIG EAST First Team honoree, is fresh off an NIT Championship run with Seton Hall. The Brooklyn product posted career-bests with 15.9 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.2 steals, starting 34 of 35 appearances for the Pirates last season. The 2023-24 All-BIG EAST First Team selection also racked up 31 double-digit scoring performances, including 12 20-point showings. Richmond ranked second in Division I last year with nine performances where he recorded at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists.
Smith earned a spot on the Preseason All-BIG EAST Second Team after averaging a career-high 13.3 points shooting 46.7 percent from the field last season at Utah. The Decatur, Ga., native also recorded a career-best 7.1 assists and 6.3 rebounds per contest for the Utes. Smith registered five triple-doubles, the second-most in a single season in NCAA history and the most by any player in the Pac-12.
The Red Storm was picked to finish fifth in the conference for the second straight season, according to the BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' Poll, which was released on Wednesday. St. John's also received 91 votes in the Associated Press (AP) Preseason Top 25 poll, logging the second-most votes by teams outside the top 25.
Towson was the top pick in the Coastal Atlantic Association (CAA) Preseason Coaches' Poll, receiving 166 points and ten first-place votes. The Tigers completed the 2023-24 season with a 20-14 record and finished 11-7 in the CAA en route to a semifinal run in the league tournament. Pat Skerry enters his 14th season as head coach at Towson and has led the Tigers to three-straight 20-win campaigns.
Reigning CAA Rookie of the Year Tyler Tejada was named to the Preseason All-CAA First Team after averaging 10.3 points and 3.2 rebounds per contest last season. Christian May also earned preseason recognition earning a spot on the Second Team while sophomore guard Dylan Williamson was named Preseason All-CAA Honorable Mention.
After hosting Towson for its final preseason tune-up, St. John's will welcome Fordham at Carnesecca Arena on Monday, Nov. 4 for a 6:30 p.m. matchup. FS1 will carry BIG EAST Opening Night Tip-Off with live look-ins of all league games while full game coverage can be seen on the FOX Sports App.
To reserve seats for the 2024-25 campaign, contact the Red Storm Ticket Office at 1-888-GO-STORM or by emailing RedStormSports@stjohns.edu. For more information on St. John's men's basketball tickets, visit RedStormTix.com.
About Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan. In response to the pressing needs of the 1 in 36 children and 1 in 45 adults with autism in the U.S. today, Autism Speaks provides resources and tools for autistic individuals of all ages and levels of support. Connecting millions of people with autism and their families to free services, supports, research, innovation and advances in care, the nonprofit serves as a convener for the autism community with the goal of making a real difference for all people on the autism spectrum. To find resources, join an event or make a donation go to AutismSpeaks.org. Learn more and join the movement to #actfearlessly by following @AutismSpeaks on social media.
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