The New King Of Queens

Steve Lavin is officially introduced as new head coach at St. John's University in press conference this afternoon. From left to right: Former St. John's coach Lou Carnesecca, university president Rev. Donald Harrington, Lavin's wife Mary, Coach Lavin, and athletic director Chris Monasch. (Photo courtesy of the author's...

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Pirates To Welcome New Captain To Ship

Seton Hall reaches into the MAAC to hire a coach for the third consecutive time, going with Iona's Kevin Willard to succeed Bobby Gonzalez. (Photo courtesy of Newark Star-Ledger)Seton Hall has found their next head coach, and he comes to the Pirates from the same conference in which they imported both of their last two...

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Lavin To Johnnies Now Official

Shown here alongside Brent Musburger, Steve Lavin will now be hanging up the headset to return to the sidelines after reaching a deal to replace Norm Roberts at St. John's. (Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Times)For fans, alumni and media affiliated with St. John's University, (I can proudly call myself a member of each...

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Johnnies Hoping Steve Means Savior

St. John's appears to be close to a deal with former UCLA coach Steve Lavin, and could name him as Norm Roberts' successor as early as this afternoon. (Photo courtesy of New York Daily News)After almost two weeks of debate and indecision coupled with being left at the altar on two separate occasions, it appears as though...

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Hewitt Turns Down Johnnies; Where To Now?

After Paul Hewitt surprisingly declined an offer to coach St. John's, the Red Storm could be pursuing Siena's Fran McCaffery to replace Norm Roberts. McCaffery is also under consideration at Seton Hall. (Photo courtesy of ESPN)If you're following the situation involving St. John's University, you may find yourself wondering...

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Fordham Hoping Tom Is Still Terrific

A target of both St. John's and Seton Hall, Tom Pecora has moved to another New York-area school, as the former Hofstra coach was introduced as the new head man at Fordham earlier today. (Photo courtesy of Hofstra University)He has been regarded as a great recruiter and an even better man in general, a former Jay Wright...

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Is Paul The Answer For Johnnies?

While Seton Hall is being patient in its search for a new head coach, St. John's has already moved fast, receiving permission to speak with Georgia Tech head coach Paul Hewitt. (Photo courtesy of Atlantic Coast Conference)With Rick Pitino and Billy Donovan staying at Louisville and Florida, respectively, the heat is on...

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Big East Postseason Recap

While many experts predicted Da'Sean Butler and West Virginia would advance into Sweet 16, hardly anyone thought only one other Big East school (Syracuse) would be joining them there. (Photo courtesy of ESPN)The beast is still alive, but clinging to life support when you take into consideration that only two of its thirteen...

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Where Do Johnnies Go From Here?

St. John's now has a myriad of options since firing Norm Roberts, including Florida's Billy Donovan, whose Long Island pedigree and two national championships make him appealing to fans and alums alike. (Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated)In a press conference yesterday, St. John's athletic director Chris Monasch said...

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Knights Continue Climb Up Hill; Gonzo/Hall Update

On a day where Bobby Gonzalez was surprisingly fired at Seton Hall, Fred Hill will be returning to Rutgers next year after wide speculation that he would also be dismissed. (Photo courtesy of Newark Star-Ledger)So much for the chances of all three New York-area Big East programs starting next season with new coaches.After...

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Gonzo's Era Just A Bobby Pin In Hall History

Bobby Gonzalez could be pointing in the direction of a new head coaching gig after being dismissed just minutes ago as the head man at Seton Hall. (Photo courtesy of Newark Star-Ledger) If you had either Norm Roberts or Fred Hill as the first Big East head coach fired in your office pools, your bubble has just burst.In...

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Stix And Stones May Break Your Bones...

After being overlooked by NCAA selection committee, Seton Hall plays tonight's first-round NIT game with Texas Tech without junior forward Robert Mitchell, who was dismissed from the team earlier in the week. (Photo courtesy of New York Post)After being left at the altar by the NCAA Tournament selection committee, the...

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NCAA Tournament: South Regional Preview

Scottie Reynolds is back for more after sending Villanova to the Final Four with a last-second shot a year ago. Wildcats are seeded second in the South Regional. (Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated)The last of our NCAA Tournament previews takes us to the South, where Duke is the top seed in the most wide-open of the...

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NCAA Tournament: East Regional Preview

The enigma that is John Wall makes his NCAA Tournament debut as No. 1 seed in the East regional Kentucky prepares for its first tournament game against East Tennessee State. (Photo courtesy of ESPN)Memo to all of the other fifteen teams in the East regional: Get ready to see the John Wall dance. The freshman leads top...

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NCAA Tournament: West Regional Preview

Wesley Johnson has taken it to the rack many times for Syracuse since transferring from Iowa State, and has also propelled the Orange to the top seed in the West regional, the same regional they came out of in 2003 to win the national championship. (Photo courtesy of New York Daily News)Continuing on with our preview of...

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NCAA Tournament: Midwest Regional Preview

Player of the Year candidate Evan Turner leads No. 2 seed Ohio State into action in the Midwest regional, starting against Cal-Santa Barbara. (Photo courtesy of The Sporting News)As we ready ourselves for the 2010 edition of the NCAA Tournament, I'll be profiling each regional, as well as the highlight matchups and players...

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'Hawks Rock Their Way To No. 1 Overall Seed

Led by Sherron Collins, Kansas enters NCAA Tournament as the #1 overall seed in the field of 65, and will play its first game against Lehigh in the Midwest Regional. (Photo courtesy of New York Daily News)Two years removed from their first national championship since 1988, Kansas is once again the prohibitive favorite...

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A Departure From The Norm

After a heartbreaking loss to Marquette in yesterday's second round Big East tournament matchup, Norm Roberts may be addressing the media one last time as the head coach at St. John's, as he is widely expected to be replaced in the offseason. (Photo courtesy of redstormsports.com)Nice guys really do finish last, and in...

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Gonzo, Pirates Look For Buried Treasure At Garden

After fellow New York metro area programs Rutgers and St. John's were eliminated in Big East tournament, it's up to Bobby Gonzalez and Seton Hall to give the Big Apple something to pump their fists over as the Pirates face Notre Dame in what amounts to a play-in game for Seton Hall's NCAA Tournament chances. (Photo courtesy...

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