Kenneth Teape

Joined: Aug 31, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino coaches against the Seton Hall Pirates during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Feb 24, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward Reed Bailey (1) dribbles against Northwestern Wildcats guard Angelo Ciaravino (44) during the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Oct 1, 2026; New York, NY, USA; St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino speaks at 2026 Big East Media Day at Marriott Marquis. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Mar 20, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino reacts in the second half against the Northern Iowa Panthers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The St. John's Red Storm roster looks to be lacking in one key area in the early going.

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St. John's Red Storm point guard Quinn Ellis had a great game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Mar 20, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino talks in a press conference after a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the Northern Iowa Panthers at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The St. John's Red Storm have as much upside as any roster in men's college basketball.

Mar 22, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino looks on in the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino wants to see his team improve on this area after their first exhibition against the Drexel Dragons.

February 14, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Team G-League guard Dink Pate (1) of the Mexico City Capitanes shoots the ball against Team C during the 2025 NBA Rising Stars Game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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The St. John's Red Storm are hoping all of their players are eligible, but Dink Pate's situation with the Providence Friars is a reminder that a lot is still at stake.

Oct 1, 2026; New York, NY, USA; St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino speaks at 2026 Big East Media Day at Marriott Marquis. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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The St. John's Red Storm look to have one major strength opponents will struggle to combat.

Oct 1, 2026; New York, NY, USA; St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino speaks at 2026 Big East Media Day at Marriott Marquis. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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The St. John's Red Storm had some real positives in their exhibition opener against the Drexel Dragons.

Mar 26, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino speaks with the media during a press conference ahead of the east regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino holds Quinn Ellis in high regard.

Oct 1, 2026; New York, NY, USA; A jersey display for the St. John's Red Storm at the 2026 Big East Media Day at Marriott Marquis. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

The St. John's Red Storm have a lot of talented players on their roster.

Oct 1, 2026; New York, NY, USA; St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino speaks at 2026 Big East Media Day at Marriott Marquis. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Things are looking up for the St. John's Red Storm as they prepare for their exhibition opener against the Drexel Dragons.

St. John's Red Storm Quinn Ellis has received a final determination on his eligibility.

Oct 1, 2026; New York, NY, USA; St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino is interviewed during 2026 Big East Media Day at Marriott Marquis. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

The St. John's Red Storm have landed lower than anticipated in the KenPom preseason rankings.