For St. John’s most die-hard fan, March Madness 2025 begins at 8,000 miles

18 mars 2025 à 01:56

The die-hard St. John’s fan had just told her he wanted to buy season tickets, the moment the news that Rick Pitino was going to take over at the Queens became official two years ago.

Michael Mihaly and his Audi Q5, which he estimates to have put 8,000 miles on this St. John's season.

Mihaly's superstitions involve St. John's socks -- and his wife gets in on the action, too.

Everyone in the Mihaly household has their gear.

The Post’s top NYC-area stars to watch in March Madness 2025

New York Post

Par :Zach Braziller

17 mars 2025 à 22:44

St. John’s is the lone NYC area team in the men’s field of 68, but the region is still well represented across the country for the Big Dance.

Koby Brea possesses the ball during Kentucky's game against Alabama on March 14.

RJ Davis makes a pass during North Carolina's game against Duke on March 14.

Zakai Zeigler drives with the ball during Tennessee's game against Auburn on March 15.

Midwest Regional preview for March Madness 2025 bracket: Top teams, players to watch

New York Post

Par :Zach Braziller · Andrew Crane · Jared Schwartz

17 mars 2025 à 01:11

Here’s a look at the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament as March Madness gets set to tip off Tuesday.

Mark Few reacts during a game against St. Mary's on Feb. 22.

Chase Hunter drives to the basket during Clemson's game against Louisville on March 14.

Braden Smith, who won the Big Ten Player of the Year, attempts a shot during Purdue's game against Michigan on March 14.

Alan Huss cuts down the bracket after High Point won the Big South Tournament championship March 9.

Tre Johnson attempts a shot during Texas' game against Tennessee on March 14.

Otega Oweh drives to the basket during Kentucky's game against Alabama on March 14.

Mick Cronin coaches during UCLA's game against Wisconsin on March 14.

Zakai Zeigler celebrates during Tennessee's game against Auburn on March 15.

West Regional preview for March Madness 2025 bracket: Top teams, players to watch

New York Post

Par :Zach Braziller · Andrew Crane · Jared Schwartz

17 mars 2025 à 00:55

Here’s a look at the West Region of the NCAA Tournament as March Madness gets set to tip off Tuesday.

Solo Ball is pictured during UConn's Big East Tournament game against Creighton on March 14.

Memphis celebrates after winning the American Athletic Conference tournament March 16.

Dennis Gates coaches Missouri during its game against Mississippi State in the SEC Tournament on March 13.

JT Toppin drives to the basket during Texas Tech's game March 13.

Hunter Dickinson dunks the ball during Kansas' game against UCF on March 12.

Zuby Ejiofor reacts during the St. John's win in the Big East Tournament championship game March 16.

East Regional March Madness 2025 bracket preview: Top teams, players to watch

New York Post

Par :Zach Braziller

17 mars 2025 à 00:45

Freshman phenom Cooper Flagg — a near-lock to be the No. 1-overall pick in the NBA draft — has fully lived up to expectations

Cooper Flagg is projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Caleb Love reacts as the Houston Cougars defeat the Arizona Wildcats 72-64 to win the championship game of the Big 12 men's basketball tournament at T-Mobile Center on March 15, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Head coach Greg Gard of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts against the Michigan Wolverines during the Big Ten championship at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 16, 2025.

Head coach Randy Bennett of the Saint Mary's Gaels watches from the sideline during the second half against the Oregon State Beavers at Gill Coliseum on February 08, 2025 in Corvallis, Oregon.

Mark Sears brings the ball down court during the second half against the Florida Gators at Coleman Coliseum on March 5, 2025 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

South Regional March Madness 2025 bracket preview: Top teams, players to watch

New York Post

Par :Zach Braziller · Jared Schwartz · Andrew Crane

17 mars 2025 à 00:16

The Tigers are one of the favorites to cut down the nets in San Antonio.

Johni Broome and the Auburn Tigers are the No. 1 seed in the Southern Region.

Buzz Williams yells instruction to his team from the sideline during a second round game of the SEC Tournament between the Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies.

RJ Davis brings the ball up court in the first half against the Duke Blue Devils during the semifinal round of the ACC men's basketball tournament at Spectrum Center on March 14, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Shaka Smart reacts in the first half of a quarterfinal game against the Xavier Musketeers during the Big East Men's Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 13, 2025 in New York City.

Jase Richardson is projected to be a lottery pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Breaking down how March Madness Selection Sunday will play out

New York Post

Par :Zach Braziller

16 mars 2025 à 12:52

It’s Christmas for college basketball fans. March Madness has officially arrived — Selection Sunday is here.

Bruce Pearl's Auburn team likely will be the top seed in the NCAA Tournament, The Post's Zach Braziller writes.

North Carolina, led by RJ Davis, could be on the wrong end of the NCAA Tournament bubble, The Post's Zach Braziller writes.

Sean Miller's Xavier squad is squarely on the bubble.

St. John’s title team wasn’t ‘built by NIL money’: Rick Pitino

New York Post

Par :Zach Braziller

16 mars 2025 à 11:44

Rick Pitino wanted to set the record straight: St. John’s isn’t the product of a high Name, Image & Likeness payroll.

Rick Pitino is all smiles after St. John's Big East Tournament title-clinching win over Creigton on March 15, 2025.

Tyrone Grant says St. John’s could be better than is Elite Eight squad

New York Post

Par :Zach Braziller

16 mars 2025 à 10:22

Tyrone Grant stood on the Madison Square Garden court in awe.

Tyrone Grant (right), who was on the 1998-99 St. John's team that went to the Elite Eight, says he believes this year's Red Storm team can be better.

Deivon Smith shoots a jumper during St. John's Big East Tournament title-clinching win over Creighton.

St. John’s clinches first Big East Tournament championship in 25 years with win over Creighton

New York Post

Par :Zach Braziller

16 mars 2025 à 01:46

The top-seeded Red Storm scored a hard-fought 82-66 win over No. 2 seed Creighton on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden, capturing their first Big East Tournament title since 2000.

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