The Johnnies Report

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Welcome to Johnnies Report, your home for all things St. John’s Basketball — hosted by recent SJU grad and lifelong college hoops fan Jay Holahan. Whether it’s roster moves, Big East battles, or Rick ... more

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March 16, 2026 Concrete Jungle Kings: The Night St. John’s Reclaimed the Crown
The atmosphere at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night was electric, buzzing with a feeling that hadn’t been felt in Queens for decades. For the second consecutive year, the St. John’s Red Storm stood atop the Big East mountain, but this time, the victory felt like a definitive changing of the guard. In a physically dominant, wire-to-wire 72–52 thrashing, St. John’s didn't just beat UConn—they dismantled them.
Under the bright lights of "The World’s Most Famous Arena," Rick Pitino’s squad looked every bit like the juggernaut fans have been waiting for. The Johnnies jumped out to a blistering 10–0 start, forcing Huskies coach Dan Hurley into an early timeout that did little to quell the momentum. The defense was the story of the night, spearheaded by Big East Player and Defensive Player of the Year Zuby Ejiofor. Ejiofor delivered a legendary performance, racking up 18 points and a record-setting 7 blocks, a feat not seen in a Big East title game since Patrick Ewing in 1984. By the time Dillon Mitchell threw down a thunderous windmill dunk in the second half to cap a 13–0 run, the UConn faithful were silenced, and the Garden belonged solely to the Red Storm.
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March 14, 2026 The Collision Course: St. John’s vs. UConn for the Crown
In a high-stakes Big East Semifinal, Rick Pitino’s St. John’s squad dismantled Seton Hall to punch their ticket to the Big East Championship game.
In this episode, we break down how St. John’s held on after a late comeback from the Pirates that ended the Pirates' hopes of reaching the NCAA tournament, we go over the big performers for St. John's, what lead to the comeback from Seton Hall, and a preview of what's to come vs the UConn Huskies in a rubber match tomorrow!

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22min
March 13, 2026 Empire State of Mind: Johnnies Roll into the Semis
In this episode, we break down St. John’s emphatic 85-72 victory over Providence, a win that punched their ticket to the Big East semi-finals!
We dive into how the Johnnies dismantled the Friars' defense, fueled by an explosive offensive rhythm and a relentless "New York City" grit that Providence simply couldn't match. From the backcourt’s surgical precision to the dominance in the paint, we analyze the key individual performances that turned a high-stakes rivalry game into a statement win.
Then, we look ahead towards the semi-final matchup tomorrow night vs Seton Hall, as St. John's looks to make it back-to-back years into the Big East championship game!

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21min
March 12, 2026 Big East Regular Season Kings: Player of the Year Zuby Ejiofor & Pitino’s Long-Term Vision
In this episode, we break down the tactical keys to the Providence matchup, analyze the implications of Pitino’s new deal on upcoming recruiting cycles, and celebrate the incredible individual accolades of Zuby Ejiofor. The Red Storm won the Big East regular season title, and now they go for back-to-back Big East titles!
The Big East tournament is officially underway, and St. John's will face the Providence Friars tomorrow in round three of this Big East heavyweight bout. Kim English is likely on his way out as the Friars' Head Coach; his teams have always played Pitino's squads hard. How will St. John's fare tomorrow?
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36min
March 04, 2026 St. John's Beat Georgetown 72-69 on Senior Night
Madison Square Garden was electric for Senior Night! 🗽 We’re breaking down St. John’s gritty 72-69 win over Georgetown. Join our live reaction to the big plays and the emotional farewell to seniors.

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26min
March 02, 2026 The Redemption Storm: The Red Storm's Statement Win
In this video, we are breaking down the absolute rollercoaster of a week for the Red Storm, moving from the depths of a demoralizing defeat at the hands of UConn to a cathartic, statement-making blowout of Villanova.
What happens in a locker room after a blowout defines a season. We dive into the adjustments made during those crucial practice days. You'll see how St. John’s got its best performance of the year out of Ian Jackson. Jackson, who had been the subject of much scrutiny after the UConn game and the entire season as a whole. We break down his performance as well as why this win means so much for St. John's after the no-show last Wednesday vs UConn.
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20min
February 23, 2026 The Rematch for the BIG EAST Crown! #15 St. John’s vs #6 UConn
he Big East title race has officially reached a fever pitch. On February 25th, the college basketball world turns its eyes to Hartford, CT, for the most anticipated rematch of the season: #15 St. John’s vs. #6 UConn.
Just weeks ago, Rick Pitino and the Red Storm sent shockwaves through the country by dismantling the Huskies 81–72 at a sold-out Madison Square Garden. That victory wasn’t just a fluke; it was the coming-out party that, in the midst of this current 13-game winning streak, catapulted St. John’s from just a "tournament team" to being in the conversation of a legitimate Sweet Sixteen/Elite Eight run. But now, the narrative shifts. The Johnnies are no longer the hunters—they are the hunted. They are walking into a hornet's nest at the PeoplesBank Arena, facing a UConn squad that has been stewing over that MSG loss for weeks.
#SJUBB #StJohnsRedStorm #bigeastbasketball #bigeastenergy

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24min
February 16, 2026 St. John’s vs. Providence: The Aftermath, Fan Reactions, and More
In this episode of the podcast, we break down the absolute mayhem that erupted on Valentine’s Day at the Amica Mutual Pavilion, turning a high-stakes Big East clash into one of the most controversial scenes in recent college basketball history. What started as a physical, grit-and-grind battle between the Providence Friars and No. 17 St. John’s spiraled into a full-scale brawl that left the arena—and the conference—reeling.
We start with the moment that changed everything: the mid-air "clothesline" foul by Providence graduate transfer Duncan Powell on former Friar star Bryce Hopkins. We analyze the layers of tension behind this specific interaction. Hopkins, who spent three seasons in Providence before a high-profile transfer to Rick Pitino’s Red Storm, was already playing in a pressure cooker of boos and hostility. Was Powell’s Flagrant 2 foul a product of "heat of the moment" intensity, or did it cross a line into something much more personal?
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37min
February 14, 2026 No Love Lost: St. John’s Wins a Bloody Valentine
In this episode, we break down a classic Big East "rock fight" that saw St. John’s outlast Providence in a game defined more by grit and ejections than offensive fluidity. It was the kind of scrappy, physical contest that feels like a throwback to the 90s, where every loose ball was a battleground and the tension finally boiled over.
The headline story—aside from the final score—was the mid-game skirmish that saw multiple players from both benches tossed. We analyze the defensive intensity that led to the friction, the officiating response, and how Rick Pitino managed to keep his squad focused while the Friars struggled to regain their composure after the ejections.
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38min
February 09, 2026 Silence of the Huskies: St. John’s Statement Win
The "World’s Most Famous Arena" has seen its fair share of miracles, but what happened last night felt less like a fluke and more like a changing of the guard. In this episode of Storm Warning, we are breaking down every pulse-pounding minute of St. John’s stunning upset over Dan Hurley and the UConn Huskies.
For years, UConn fans have called Madison Square Garden "Storrs South", and on Friday night, the Johnnies fans showed out in an abundance. Rick Pitino didn’t return to the sidelines of New York City to play second fiddle. Tonight, the Red Storm didn't just weather the Husky pressure; they brought a hurricane of their own.
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43min

FAQs about The Johnnies Report:

How many episodes does The Johnnies Report have?

The podcast currently has 148 episodes available.