ST. JOHN'S RED STORM NEWS

Tareq Coburn - Leads St. John's with 20 Coburn closed Wednesday's 81-66 victory over Xavier with 20 points (6-8 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 26 minutes.

Impact Coburn took advantage of his first start of the season, reaching double figures for just the second time since the calendar turned to 2022, as well as posting a season-best scoring total in the process. The effort helped St. John's snap a two-game losing streak, but there's still a lot of work to do if the Red Storm hope to play their way into the NCAA Tournament bubble.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Soriano - 10 points in return Soriano had 10 points (5-7 FG) and five rebounds across 21 minutes during Wednesday's 81-66 win over Xavier.

Impact Soriano missed the previous two games with a knee injury. He looked solid on Wednesday, however, to help St. John's pull out the win at home. Soriano will look to close the regular season out strong on Saturday against Marquette.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Coburn scores 20 to lead St. John's past Xavier 81-66

Tareq Coburn had a season-high 20 points as St. John’s defeated Xavier 81-66

MARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aaron Wheeler - Coming off bench Wednesday Wheeler will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against Xavier, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact After starting the last 11 games for the Red Storm, Wheeler will shift to the bench as Joel Soriano rejoins the starting five. He should continue to see plenty of run as a reserve, as he's averaging 10.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 21.8 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Esahia Nyiwe - Moves back to bench Nyiwe will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against Xavier, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Nyiwe will shift back to a reserve role as Joel Soriano returns to the starting five. The junior is averaging 1.7 points and 2.3 rebounds in 10.5 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tareq Coburn - Starting vs. Xavier Coburn is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with Xavier, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Coburn will make his first start of the season alongside Joel Soriano in the Red Storm's frontcourt. As a result, Esahia Nyiwe and Aaron Wheeler will shift to the bench. Coburn is averaging 4.1 points and a rebound in 12.2 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Posh Alexander - Back in starting lineup Alexander is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Xavier, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Alexander will rejoin the starting lineup as Montez Mathis shifts to the bench. The sophomore guard is averaging 14.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 2.4 steals in 32.0 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Soriano - Back in starting lineup Soriano (knee) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Xavier.

Impact Soriano is ending a two-game absence due to a knee injury. It appears the junior will be featured early and often as he is right back into the starting lineup on Wednesday.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Montez Mathis - Not starting Wednesday Mathis is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Xavier, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact With Posh Alexander rejoining the starting five, Mathis will come off the bench for the first time since Feb. 13. The senior is averaging 8.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 steals in 25.3 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Soriano - Available Wednesday Soriano (knee) will be available for Wednesday's game against Xavier, Michael Szabo of WSJU Sports reports.

Impact Soriano will make his return after missing the previous two games with a knee injury. It's unclear if he will return to the starting five or be used in a more limited role off the bench.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Posh Alexander - Four-game scoring high Alexander ended with 18 points (8-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-5 FT), eight rebounds and four assists across 32 minutes during Sunday's 99-94 loss to DePaul.

Impact While Alexander gave way to Stef Smith in the starting five, he ended up scoring his most points in a single game since putting up 29 back on Feb. 1. Neither his minutes or his shot volume were affected much, so Alexander should remain a productive fantasy asset regardless of his position in the starting five. He and St. John's will finish the regular season with a home matchup against Xavier on Wednesday before wrapping things up with a road game against Marquette on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Freeman-Liberty carries DePaul over St. John's 99-94

Javon Freeman-Liberty had a career-high 39 points as DePaul turned back St. John’s 99-94

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posh Alexander - Not in starting lineup Sunday Alexander isn't starting Sunday's contest against DePaul.

Impact Alexander has started 24 of his 27 appearances this season, but he'll come off the bench for the second time over his last four contests. As a reserve, the sophomore guard has averaged 14.3 points, 4.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 2.7 steals in 28.7 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stef Smith - Rejoins starting lineup Smith will start Sunday's game at DePaul.

Impact Smith delivered 13 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two assists and one steal in 19 minutes off the bench Wednesday against Creighton, and he'll make his ninth start of the season Sunday. Posh Alexander will shift to the bench in a corresponding move.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Soriano - Remains sidelined Sunday Soriano (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against DePaul, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Soriano is slated to miss a second straight contest due to a knee injury. Esahia Nyiwe is expected to draw the start and have an increased role once again. Soriano's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Xavier.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hawkins scores 25 points to lead Creighton past St. John's

Arthur Kaluma made a layup with 2:02 remaining to give Creighton the lead en route to an 81-78 win over St. John's on Wednesday night

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Champagnie scores 31 to carry St. John's past Butler 91-57

Julian Champagnie had 31 points as St. John's routed Butler 91-57

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Champagnie scores 27 to carry St. John's past Xavier 86-73

Julian Champagnie had 27 points as St. John's topped Xavier 86-73

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Champagnie - High minutes despite minor injury Champagnie contributed 13 points (6-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one block across 37 minutes during Sunday's 63-60 loss to UConn.

Impact Champagnie sustained a hip injury earlier in the week, but it didn't prevent him from suiting up, recording a double-double and playing his minutes in the last seven games. St. John's still fell without point guard and second-leading scorer Posh Alexander (ankle) available, but it looks like Champagnie will be in the clear moving forward, at least.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Wheeler - Returns to Sunday's game Wheeler (undisclosed) closed with 13 points (5-18 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Sunday's 63-60 loss to UConn.

Impact Wheeler went to the locker room in the first half of Sunday's matchup, but he was able to return to the game down the stretch. He tied for the second-highest scoring total on the team but shot just 14.3 percent from beyond the arc and missed a potential game-tying three-pointer in the closing moments. While the nature of Wheeler's injury wasn't revealed, it wouldn't be surprising to see him available going forward.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE