St. John's Red Storm

The St. John's Red Storm play at Carnesecca Arena on the Queens campus and Madison Square Garden for marquee games, bringing Big East basketball to New York. Under Rick Pitino, the Red Storm aim to restore the program to its 1980s dominance. St. John's red and white colors and New York identity create a passionate following. The program has made 29 NCAA Tournament appearances and reached two Final Fours. Playing home games at the World's Most Famous Arena provides unique exposure. St. John's Catholic identity and Queens location place the Red Storm in the heart of New York basketball.

St. John's reached the 1952 national championship game and the 1985 Final Four under Lou Carnesecca. Chris Mullin, Mark Jackson, and Walter Berry are among the program's legendary alumni. The Red Storm's rivalry with Georgetown during the 1980s defined Big East basketball. Carnesecca's 24-year tenure included 526 victories and 18 NCAA appearances. St. John's was a founding member of the Big East and remains the conference's New York anchor.