Red Storm Rapid Reaction - St. John’s Hoops
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St. John’s Misses NCAA Tournament
March 19, 2024 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBThe season didn’t end where we wanted it to. The committee showed little to no love for us and the BE. Would hate to face a pissed off Rick Pitino next year!!
BET Game #1- WIN: St. John’s 91 - Seton Hall 72
March 14, 2024 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBSt. John’s pounds seton hall to avenge their two early season losses and to set themselves up nicely to make the DANCE!
Game #20 - Win - SJU 70 - NOVA 50
January 25, 2024 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBSt. John’s gets a much needed 20 point victory over Villanova at The Garden. SJU 70 NOVA 50
Game # 16 - W - St. John’s 75 - Providence 73
January 11, 2024 02:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBSt. John’s holds on for a narrow victory Vs PC at MSG. The johnnies are 4-1 and tied for first in BE play.
Game #15 - W - St. John’s 81 - Nova 71
January 07, 2024 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBSt. John’s moves to 3-1 in the big East thanks to the continued dominance of Joel Soriano (20 & 8) and the solid support of DJ Jenkins. Providence comes to the garden for a big time opportunity for St John’s to beat a team they could be competing with come tournament birth time.
Game #14 - W - St. John’s 86 - Butler 70
January 04, 2024 01:00 - 13 minutes - 9.62 MBCole is joined by his fellow lifelong languishing St. John’s fan..and brother Shaun. So appreciative of the work Cole has done and the progress The Red Storm Rapid Reaction Podcast has made! Thanks to all of you for listening and joining in! Sorry for it being less “rapid”!
Game #13 - W - St John’s 84 - Hofstra 79
December 30, 2023 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBSt. John’s holds on for 5 point win to close out their out of conference schedule.
Game #11 - Win - St. John’s 81 - Xavier 66
December 21, 2023 03:00 - 11 minutes - 8.23 MBWhat a performance by our big guy Joel!
Game #9 - L - SJU 80 - BC 86
December 11, 2023 01:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBSt. John’s throws out a pitiful display of defense in the second half to allow BC to come back from 10 and 6 point deficits respectively.
Game #8 - W - St. John’s 85 - Sacred Heart 50
December 07, 2023 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBSacred Heart ran into a St. John’s team that was firing on all cylinders. Joel Soriano had 18 points 13 rebounds and 6 assists 4 straight wins for the johnnies who will look to make it five in a row Sunday night Vs Boston College.
Game #6 - W - St. John’s 91 - Holy Cross 45
November 26, 2023 21:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBRJ Luis made his St. John’s debut and he looked fantastic doing it! St. John’s rolls 92-45, next up WVU on Friday 12/1.
Game #5 - W - St. John’s 91 - Utah 82
November 20, 2023 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.68 MBSt. John’s finishes the Charleston Classic strong with a nice win over Utah 91-82
Game #3 - St. John’s 53 - North Texas 52 (2-1)
November 16, 2023 22:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBSt. John’s hold on for narrow victory over North Texas in first round of Charleston classic by score of 53-52. Please subscribe to the youtube channel! https://youtube.com/@rapidreactionpodcast?si=2KX-tYjFE9VUmbzD
Game #2 - Michigan 89 - SJU 73 (1-1)
November 14, 2023 03:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBMichigan spoils Rick Pitinos Garden debut. There is A LOT to work on with the group but I would advise you not to give up early on a squad with this many new pieces and this many NCAAB veterans.
Game #1 -WIN- St. John’s 90 - Stony Brook 74
November 08, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBRick Pitino gets his first win at St. John’s 90-74 over Stony Brook. Joel Soriano with 22 & 11, Chris Ledlum with 16 & 14, and Daniss Jenkins with 17,8 & 7. Let’s go thrash the wolverines on Monday.
St John’s Opens up Rick Pitino Era with a BLAST - Beating Rutgers 89-78 in Double OT
October 22, 2023 16:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBMomma we made it!!
Thoughts from St John’s Open Practice on 10/1
October 02, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBI made it down to CA for the first ever time to make sure I could say I was there from Day 1 for this new look St. John’s team under coach Pitino. Damn am I happy I did so! The team played 5 v 5 in some different variations for 1:40 minutes. Here are my thoughts… Please subscribe to the youtube channel!! https://youtube.com/@rapidreactionpodcast?si=KEyu_ZdGAa4EvKdV
7’1 Center - Khaman Maker commits to St John’s
September 19, 2023 02:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBRick Pitino Does it again!! Khaman Maker commits to St John’s. Please subscribe to the youtube channel https://youtube.com/@rapidreactionpodcast?si=mRXEgilZDIieE5n5
4 Star Small Forward Jaiden Glover Commits to Rick Pitino and St. John’s!
September 13, 2023 02:00 - 14 minutes - 9.78 MBFour star recruit Jaiden Glover is the second 4 star from New Jersey to commit to St. John’s and Rick Pitino. Look for Jaiden to climb the rankings in the next release. Please subscribe to the youtube channel https://youtube.com/@rapidreactionpodcast?si=C0HvsE9R96AfngiC
Rick Pitino does it AGAIN! Harvard Transfer Chris Ledlum Selects St. John’s.
July 19, 2023 23:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBSummer ain’t over yet folks! Please continue to listen and check out the youtube page! https://youtube.com/@rapidreactionpodcast
BREAKING!! Rick Pitino Lands Simeon Wilcher - Top 30 High School Recruit
June 12, 2023 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBRick Pitino doesn’t take an off season break. Rick Pitino doesn’t believe in having a roster that’s full. Rick Pitino wants all the talent. Rick Pitino is getting the talent. Please subscribe to the youtube channel https://youtube.com/@rapidreactionpodcast
Rick Pitino Completes his Roster Rebuild!
May 16, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBRick Pitino adds two more additions to finish off his St. John’s roster. High scoring guard and reigning IVY league POY, Jordan Dingle. And former top 50 recruit and freshmen big man transfer, Zuby Ejiofor. Please subscribe to the youtube channel! - https://youtube.com/@rapidreactionpodcast
The Adventures of Rick Pitino and His 9 New Recruits
May 10, 2023 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBRick Pitino has garnered 9 commitments since taking over at St. John’s. 8 transfer, 1 freshmen, and 2 scholarship still yet to be filled. Please subscribe to the Youtube channel if you haven’t yet. This is one episode where it will truly improve the experience. Youtube link- https://youtube.com/@rapidreactionpodcast
BREAKING!! St John’s Hires Rick Pitino!!!
March 21, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBWe did it baby, time for St. John’s fans to enjoy the ride!
St. John’s parts ways with Mike Anderson - Rumored to be targeting Rick Pitino as top choice
March 10, 2023 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.64 MBSt. John’s parted ways with coach Mike Anderson after 4 seasons at the helm and no postseason appearances. I don’t think it was a disaster and appreciate some of the things he was able to do while at SJU, but I believe this decision is justified and he will get compensated incredibly well. St. John’s is also rumored to be targeting Rick Pitino, in what would be the most obvious and simple way for St. John’s to resuscitate it’s once proud program.
BET Game #2: St. John’s 70 - Marquette 72
March 10, 2023 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBSt. John’s BET championship and NCAA hopes comes to an end at the hands of Marquette. A tough 72-70 overtime lose that epitomizes the struggles St. John’s has had all season.
BET Game#1: St. John’s 76 - Butler 63
March 09, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBSt. John’s leads from start to finish against a ho-hum Butler team. The test will be much harder tomorrow Vs #1 seed Marquette.
Deep Dive: Season Wrap Up + BET Preview
March 07, 2023 01:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBJoined by Dave Berov of the Eye On The Storm Podcast and Cole Latshaw to help me discuss the St. John’s regular season and to predict the upcoming Big East Tournament.
Game #31 St. John’s 94 - Marquette 96
March 05, 2023 22:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBDespite valiant comeback attempt, St. John’s comes up short in defenseless battle against Marquette.
Game #30 St. John’s 86 - uconn 95
February 26, 2023 02:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBSt. John’s loses their final home game of the season Vs uconn, failing to complete the season sweep.
Game #29 St. John’s 79 - Georgetown 70
February 23, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBSt. John’s gets their 7th BE win of the season. Gtown stinks.
Game #28 St. John’s 67 - Creighton 77
February 19, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBSt. John’s had plenty of chances but failed to take advantage in home loss to creighton.
Game #27 St. John’s 92 - DePaul 83
February 15, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBSt John’s beats DePaul in 2OT. This recap begins at the end of the fist OT. I wrap up the game live and then give a recap. Thanks for listening. Enjoy.
Game #26 St. John’s 73 - Providence 68
February 11, 2023 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.46 MBSt. John’s gets much needed win against the hated Providence Friars. An Storr played another great game with 15 points on 6-11 shooting. Posh had 9 assists and Joel had another double double. Huge shoutout to a David Jones who had 16 points in his return.
Game #25 St. John’s 66 - Butler 68
February 08, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBSt. John’s somehow figures out a way to lose another game. Each one worse than the last.
Game #24 St. John’s 71 - Xavier 96
February 05, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.38 MBThoughts and prayers to David Jones and his family for the loss of his father.
Game #23 St. John’s 72 - Seton Hall 84
February 02, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBSt. John’s loses and again gives up more than 80 points to a seton hall team that struggles to score. 4-8 in the BE with 2 road games on deck.
Game #22 St. John’s 75 - Georgetown 73
January 30, 2023 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.61 MBFreshmen AJ Storr hit a 3 pointer with 4 seconds left off a great pass from Andre Curbelo to beat Gtown at the Garden.
Game #21 St. John’s 76 - Creighton 104
January 26, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.66 MB104 points. St. John’s gave up 104 points. In a 40 minute basketball game. Thanks for listening.
Game #20 St. John’s 49 - Villanova 57
January 21, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBSt. John’s set new lows last night by failing to score 50 points in a game that was there for the taking. I break down the final 8 minutes of the game, possession by possession. Then I am joined by friend of the program and big time SJU fan, Cole, who shares his thoughts and frustrations.
PREVIEW: St. John’s Vs Villanova
January 19, 2023 22:00 - 10 minutes - 6.95 MBPreview of St. John’s Vs Nova Friday night at the Garden. These previews will only be available on my youtube page going forward. The game recaps will still be available as a podcast on Apple and Spotify. Please subscribe to the youtube channel ( https://youtube.com/@rapidreactionpodcast ) so you don’t miss out. Thanks as always. Go Johnnies
Game #19 St. John’s 85 - UCONN 74
January 15, 2023 21:00 - 11 minutes - 7.6 MBSt. John’s went into Connecticut and knocked the doors off the best team in the BE, 85-74. Can they use this momentum and capitalize on a winnable 4 game stretch? It starts next Friday with a home game vs Nova at The Garden.
Game #18 St. John’s 77 - Butler 61
January 11, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.53 MBSt. John’s got a much needed victory Vs Butler at the friendly confines of Carnesecca Arena.
Preview: St John’s Vs Butler
January 10, 2023 17:00 - 8 minutes - 6.08 MBTwo teams who play completely different styles of ball and two teams who really need a win.
Game #17 St. John’s 80 - Providence 83
January 07, 2023 21:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBFive in a row and the hits just keep on coming. Thanks to everyone who joined in with the live chat. Butler at home on Tuesday night..now that is what you call a must win. Not cause you believe you might have a shot to the tourney, but because you’re team is in danger of going up in flames.
Game #16 St. John’s 85 - Marquette 96
January 05, 2023 01:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB4 losses in a row. Road game Vs providence this Saturday won’t be any easier. Follow on youtube for a live chat/watch along for that game at Noon Saturday https://youtube.com/@rapidreactionpodcast
Game #15 St. John’s 66 - Seton Hall 88
December 31, 2022 20:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBSt. John’s got embarrassed by seton hall. That’s it. Out coached. Out played.
Game # 14 St. John’s 79 - Xavier 84
December 29, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBSt. John’s was down 15 points in the first, down by as many as 18 in the second, and never got back within 5 points. They were completely controlled by the better team for the 3rd time in a row. Now have to go to Seton Hall to face a team just as desperate as they are.
Game #13 St. John’s 63 - Villanova 78
December 22, 2022 02:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBSt. John’s threw the first punch.. unfortunately it was their only punch. Nova made adjustments and we did not. Nova made shots and we did not. Tough one Vs Xavier..need it!
Deep Dive - Villanova Preview + OOC Wrap Up
December 21, 2022 03:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBI’m joined by Dave Berov of the Eye On The Storm podcast to discuss the big upcoming game Vs Nova and some of the good & bad from the OOC season.