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Jets and Johnnies

[Johnnies Highlights @JohnniesTape]

Incredible.

This is St. John’s basketball. 😎

#SJUBB

[Rick Pitino @RealPitino]

Zuby is a great offensive rebounder, avg defensive rebounder. Going to be an excellent shooter in the NBA (excellent form), improved passer and shot blocker. All about winning. All about team. What a privilege to watch him grow. Had the best vertical we measured in our 3 years. Kill it Zuby!

[Rick Pitino @RealPitino]

I've been asked this 50x and I'm extremely biased. Do I think Zuby Ejiofor, Bryce Hopkins, and Dilllon Mitchell will be good pros? Besides my immediate 💯 I'll say this: they will come to work, they will come to win, and they will exude class. Absolutely love this trio and what they bring to a team!!

[Tounde Yessoufou @ToundeYessoufou]

First and foremost, I want to thank God for always giving me the strength, courage, and faith to persevere through every challenge and moment of adversity. I also want to thank my family for standing by my side through thick and thin, especially throughout this process and this important decision.

I usually don’t speak publicly about things like this, but I feel it’s important to address a few things. Ever since I was a kid, my dream has always been to play in the NBA, and that dream has never changed. At the same time, I’ve always believed in myself and have always been self-aware enough to understand what I need to do to put myself in the best position to succeed.

I’ve seen and heard the rumors and speculation surrounding my decision. The truth is, none of that affects me. My entire life, I’ve been criticized, doubted, and questioned, and I’ve learned to stay focused on what matters.

I want to make one thing very clear: my decision to attend St. John’s has nothing to do with money. My decision was based on basketball, development, and winning.

I love what Coach Rick Pitino has built at St. John’s. His experience, leadership, and résumé speak for themselves, but what stood out most to me was the belief he has in his players, his relentless work ethic, and his ability to help good players become great players while also helping them grow as men.

At every level I’ve played, my goal has always been to compete for championships. I made this decision based on where I believe I can best develop as a player, grow as a leader, and put myself in the strongest position to achieve my ultimate goals.

This was a basketball decision. This was a development decision. This was a winning decision.

That’s the truth.

#redstorm

[St. John's Men’s Basketball @StJohnsBBall]

OFFICIAL ✍️

Welcome to the Red Storm, Tounde! 🔴⛈️

🗞️: https://t.co/SG3PSPuCvE

[Repole Stable @RepoleStable]

Welcome to @StJohnsBBall………….

Johnny Nation is fired up to have you!!!!!

@steve_masiello
@EdKullStJohnsAD
@RealPitino
#SJUBB

[Breece Hall @BreeceH]

Cried for the first time since I tore my ACL. This day really hit different for me man🙏🏾🤞🏾

[Zuby Ejiofor @Zubyejiofor]

Dream chasing, till next time❤️🤍

[DO @dolearrr16]

@NYPost_Brazille Will we get a Diop decision today?

[Rick Pitino @RealPitino]

My seniors, I'll never ever forget them. Gave me everything they had, every day. Thank you Men!

[DO @dolearrr16]

@johnnieO Large please gooo johnnies

[Sid Rosenberg @sidrosenberg19]

Congratulations to coach @RealPitino and the great kids on our @StJohnsBBall team on a great season. Certainly nothing embarrassing about losing to the top ranked Duke Blue Devils. As long as Pitino is in my home borough of Queens the future looks bright for our Red Storm. Chin up boys! Chin up!

[DO @dolearrr16]

All packed for a St. John’s Sweet Sixteen soaking every second of this surreal ride. Let’s Go Johnnies! DC is about to be all RED this weekend! #sjubb #BeatDuke #Rick

[Rick Pitino @RealPitino]

So excited to have my Main Man with us. Thx ⁦@KKcards⁩ , love you!

[Repole Stable @RepoleStable]

I feel like a teenager in Queens again getting ready for a HUGE St. John’s game!!!!!

We’ve all waited a long time for this moment.

The fans are ready.
The coaches are ready.
The team is ready.

Let’s enjoy every second of this. This is what it’s all about.

The St. John’s fanbase deserves this!!!!!

LET’S GO ST JOHN’S!!!!! 🔴⚪️🔥

#sjubb
@StJohnsBBall
@RealPitino
@EdKullStJohnsAD

[DO @dolearrr16]

@StormHogs you up it’s GAMEDAY? Where our hogs at? #LGJ #SJUBB

[DO @dolearrr16]

Arrived just in time for a Big March Run. Let’s Go Johnnies!! @RepoleStable @nobull #SJUBB 🔴🌩️

[DO @dolearrr16]

@CarlBanksGIII @Macys @lids @bigeastrewind What time will the jackets be on the floor?

[DO @dolearrr16]

@StJohnsBBall Thank you @MarquetteMBB

[Jon Rothstein @JonRothstein]

St. John's has now won the Big East regular season title outright in back-to-back seasons for the first time EVER.

An incredible couple of years for the Red Storm under Rick Pitino in Jamaica.