St. John's Red Storm men's basketball.

About St. John's Red Storm men's basketball

The St. John's Red Storm men's basketball team represents St. John's University, located in Queens, New York City. The team participates in the Big East Conference, of which it is a founding member. As of the end of the 2023–24 season, St. John's ranked ninth all-time among NCAA Division I teams with 1,973 total wins. St. John's has appeared in 32 NCAA tournaments, most recently qualifying as Big East tournament champion in 2026. St. John's best finish in the NCAA tournament came in 1952, when the team, then known as the Redmen, made their first trip to the Final Four and were NCAA runners-up. St. John's made its second and most recent Final Four appearance in 1985. St. John's is coached by Rick Pitino.