ST. JOHN'S RED STORM NEWS

Posh Alexander - Reenters starting lineup Alexander will start Saturday's game versus Villanova, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.

Impact Alexander was a surprise removal from the starting five for Monday's game against Seton Hall, but he responded with 19 points off and seven boards off the bench to reclaim his spot. He appears set to see time on the ball with Dylan Addae-Wusu moving to the bench.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Addae-Wusu - Moves to bench Addae-Wusu will come off the bench Saturday against Villanova, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.

Impact This is the first time since Dec. 5 that Addae-Wusu is not starting for the Red Storm. He has struggled of late with seven combined points in his last two starts.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Soriano - Efficient in victory Soriano registered eight points (4-8 FG), eight rebounds, two assists and four blocks across 22 minutes during Monday's 84-63 victory over Seton Hall.

Impact Soriano has yet to reach double-digit points since the layoff but hasn't lost his knack for defense. He tied his season-high for blocks, and Julian Champagnie joined him at the mark of four. St. John's totaled 11 blocks as a team while Seton Hall recorded five. St. John's had three players eclipse five rebounds Monday including Soriano, while only Jared Rhoden logged more than five for Seton Hall. Soriano has gone 45.5 percent from the floor over the last seven games. The junior will look to get more aggressive to capitalize on his great shooting percentage against Villanova on Saturday.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wheeler's double-double lifts St. John's past Seton Hall

Aaron Wheeler tallied 17 points and 10 rebounds to lift St. John’s to an 84-63 win over Seton Hall

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posh Alexander - Not starting Monday Alexander isn't in the starting five Monday against Seton Hall.

Impact Alexander will come off the bench for just the second time this season and first time since Jan. 5 against DePaul. The sophomore is currently averaging 14.8 points and 4.9 assists across 16 games played.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Wheeler - Starting Monday Wheeler is in the starting lineup Monday against Seton Hall.

Impact Wheeler is making his third start of the season and first one since Jan. 5 against DePaul. In two previous starts, Wheeler averaged 4.5 points and 2.5 rebounds.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cale carries Seton Hall over St. John's 66-60

Myles Cale had a season-high 21 points as Seton Hall beat St. John's 66-60

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posh Alexander - Contributes 10 points Alexander registered 10 points (3-11 FG, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 33 minutes during Saturday's 66-60 loss to Seton Hall.

Impact Alexander struggled to draw fouls, recording under five free-throw attempts for the second consecutive game. Free throws have been a large part of Alexander's offense since the layoff, and in his last two games, it has hurt his ability to put up his usual double-digit point total. The sophomore has averaged 14.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.9 assists during 32.6 minutes over 16 games this season. The New York native will look to get St. John's back in the win column Monday in the second of back-to-back games against Seton Hall.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

O'Connell's 28 points lifts Creighton past St. John's 87-64

Alex O’Connell scored a career-high 28 points on 6-for-9 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds and Creighton beat St. John’s 87-64

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Montez Mathis - Contributes 11 points in win Mathis produced 11 points (5-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block in 27 minutes during Sunday's 88-69 win over Georgetown.

Impact Mathis started the scoring for St. John's with a jumper in the opening minute. This was a highly efficient game for Mathis, he only recorded one miss in the second half. The senior has averaged 7.5 points and 4.5 rebounds during 26.8 minutes over the last four games.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Champagnie - Stars in win Champagnie posted 25 points (9-20 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), six rebounds, one assist and three steals across 35 minutes during Sunday's 88-69 victory over Georgetown.

Impact Champagnie led the Red Storm offensively on their way to victory, scoring over 20 points in back-to-back games for the first time since Nov.17. He recorded his highest steal total since the layoff, marring Georgetown's ball movement in the process. The junior didn't record his first non-free-throw point until after the first nine minutes of play elapsed, though once his foot was on the gas he didn't let off. The forward finished the first half with 13 points. Champagnie will look to keep St. John's rolling against Creighton on Wednesday.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Addae-Wusu - Finds teammates in win Addae-Wusu notched 17 points (6-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-4 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Sunday's 88-69 victory over Georgetown.

Impact Addae-Wusu has averaged 15 points, 5.8 assists and 4.8 rebounds during 31.5 minutes over the last four games. The sophomore recorded no fouls which was a large reason why he took home the victory. The Red Storm was called for 16 fouls as a team and the Hoyas received 21. That margin showed up in a huge way at the charity stripe, where St. John's recorded nine more points than Georgetown. The Red Storm and Addae-Wusu will look to keep rolling against Creighton on Wednesday,

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Champagnie scores 25, leads St John's past Georgetown 88-69

Julian Champagnie scored 25 points to power St. John’s to an 88-69 victory over Georgetown

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tareq Coburn - Return to action Sunday Coburn (back) produced one assist over 10 minutes during Sunday's 88-69 victory over Georgetown.

Impact Coburn played in his first game this month after missing the previous three games with a back injury. The 6-foot-5 forward did not attempt a field goal in 10 minutes of action Sunday and recorded one assist. After transferring from Hofstra, Coburn has played in a much smaller role off the bench this season.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Posh Alexander - Double-double in loss Alexander closed with 11 points (4-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and two steals over 40 minutes during Wednesday's 86-78 1OT loss to UConn.

Impact Alexander recorded his first career double-double in the overtime bout. Through the three games since the layoff, he has averaged 13.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists during 36.3 minutes. He was one of three St. John's players to record double-digit points on the night.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Champagnie - Contributes 27 in heartbreaker Champagnie closed with 27 points (10-22 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals in 44 minutes during Wednesday's 86-78 1OT loss to UConn.

Impact Champagnie eclipsed 20 points for the seventh time this season and recorded 20 or more shot attempts for the fourth time. The junior has been relentless over the three games since the layoff averaging 24 points, 9.3 rebounds and 21 attempts during 39 minutes. He will look to elevate St. John's back into the winning column on Sunday against Georgetown.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Pinzon - To be sidelined indefinitely Pinzon (illness) will be out indefinitely, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.

Impact Pinzon has missed the last three games after testing positive for COVID-19. Apparently Pinzon is dealing with some complications from the illness and the team will take their time with returning the freshman to game action.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sanogo leads UConn to overtime victory over St. John's

Adama Sanogo had 26 points, 18 rebounds and six blocks to lead UConn to an 86-78 overtime win over St. John’s

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NBA Prospect Watch: St. John's Champagnie is do-it-all man

St. John’s Julian Champagnie appears to be playing himself into position to be a first-round NBA draft pick

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rafael Pinzon - Still not active Wednesday Pinzon (Covid-19 protocols) will not play Wednesday, Kevin Connelly of Fansided reports.

Impact Pinzon is set to miss his third straight game while in the Covid-19 protocols. In eight games this season, Pinzon is averaging 3.9 points, 1.6 assists and 1.0 rebounds in 12.9 minutes off the bench. His next chance to return is Sunday against Georgetown.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE