St. John's University Athletics
St. John’s Basketball Hosts Media Day on Thursday
10/16/2025 5:54:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Players and coaches spoke to the media at Carnesecca Arena ahead of the 2025-26 basketball seasons
QUEENS, N.Y. – The St. John's men's and women's basketball programs hosted its annual on-campus media day on Thursday afternoon.
Nearly 50 media members from the New York City area gathered at Carnesecca Arena to discuss the upcoming seasons with Men's Basketball Head Coach Rick Pitino, Women's Basketball Head Coach Joe Tartamella and men's and women's basketball student-athletes.
The program began with a formal press conference from Tartamella, who enters his 14th season at the helm of the program. The Johnnies are coming off their third consecutive winning season and return six players from last year's team, including three starters, which ranks tied for second most in the BIG EAST. Additionally, the Red Storm added six newcomers comprised of five transfers and one true freshman.
The women's basketball season will kick-off on Nov. 3 when the Red Storm welcome Le Moyne at 2 p.m. To purchase season tickets and catch all the action click here, e-mail redstormsports@stjohns.edu or call the box office at 1-888-GO-STORM.
Following the general interview session, 2024-25 National Coach of the Year Rick Pitino took the stage to address the press. The Red Storm earned the program's highest-ever preseason ranking on Monday, landing at No. 5 in the Associated Press poll. The reigning BIG EAST Regular Season and Tournament Champions matched a program record with 31 victories in 2024-25 and claimed a No. 2-seed in the NCAA Tournament. To purchase a Madison Square Garden Plan or single-game tickets
The Johnnies return four players, headlined by All-BIG EAST First Team selection Zuby Ejiofor and added 11 newcomers, featuring the No. 1 ranked transfer portal class in the country.
Media was streamed live on ESPN+ as John Minko and Edona Thaqi previewed the upcoming seasons and conducted interview with Tartamella, Pitino, sophomore forward Sa'Mya Wyatt and senior guard Oziyah Sellers.
The St. John's men's basketball team will host its first exhibition of Saturday when it welcomes Towson at 2 p.m. on ESPN+.
Nearly 50 media members from the New York City area gathered at Carnesecca Arena to discuss the upcoming seasons with Men's Basketball Head Coach Rick Pitino, Women's Basketball Head Coach Joe Tartamella and men's and women's basketball student-athletes.
The program began with a formal press conference from Tartamella, who enters his 14th season at the helm of the program. The Johnnies are coming off their third consecutive winning season and return six players from last year's team, including three starters, which ranks tied for second most in the BIG EAST. Additionally, the Red Storm added six newcomers comprised of five transfers and one true freshman.
The women's basketball season will kick-off on Nov. 3 when the Red Storm welcome Le Moyne at 2 p.m. To purchase season tickets and catch all the action click here, e-mail redstormsports@stjohns.edu or call the box office at 1-888-GO-STORM.
Following the general interview session, 2024-25 National Coach of the Year Rick Pitino took the stage to address the press. The Red Storm earned the program's highest-ever preseason ranking on Monday, landing at No. 5 in the Associated Press poll. The reigning BIG EAST Regular Season and Tournament Champions matched a program record with 31 victories in 2024-25 and claimed a No. 2-seed in the NCAA Tournament. To purchase a Madison Square Garden Plan or single-game tickets
The Johnnies return four players, headlined by All-BIG EAST First Team selection Zuby Ejiofor and added 11 newcomers, featuring the No. 1 ranked transfer portal class in the country.
Media was streamed live on ESPN+ as John Minko and Edona Thaqi previewed the upcoming seasons and conducted interview with Tartamella, Pitino, sophomore forward Sa'Mya Wyatt and senior guard Oziyah Sellers.
The St. John's men's basketball team will host its first exhibition of Saturday when it welcomes Towson at 2 p.m. on ESPN+.
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