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Watch out for these five local mid-major teams as NCAA Tournament nears

Five local mid-major teams, beyond Hoftra, to keep an eye on as the NCAA Tournament nears:

Rick Pitino's extended commute has St. John's on road back to NCAA tourney

The Johnnies are nearing the end of a weeklong break in the schedule, fresh off a blowout win against Villanova.

A look at the local NCAA tournament hopefuls entering 2023-24 season

The Post's Zach Braziller makes his predictions for local NCAA Tournament hopefuls.

St. John's, Rick Pitino snag third Iona transfer

Rick Pitino added his third transfer from his former school, Iona, when stretch forward Quinn Slazinski verbally committed to the Queens school.

Rick Pitino, St. John's land another Iona transfer

Rick Pitino is filling out his roster with familiar faces.

Rick Pitino lands first St. John's recruit: 'No-brainer'

After losing one Iona University star earlier in the week, a different one is following Rick Pitino to Queens.

Rick Pitino suffers huge transfer setback as star won't follow him to St. John's

Rick Pitino is still looking for his first commitment, and it won’t be his best player from Iona University.

St. John's to host Rick Pitino's former Iona backcourt on official visit

Rick Pitino might be bringing his old backcourt with him to Queens.

Rick Pitino opens up to Post about St. John's plans

New St. John’s coach and New York City native Rick Pitino takes a timeout during March Madness for some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby.

Iona star choosing between St. John's and one other school

Walter Clayton Jr., the Iona University star guard who blossomed under Rick Pitino, is “definitely considering” following his coach to St. John’s. 

Tobin Anderson has 'lofty' Iona goals after hard decision to leave Fairleigh Dickinson

Only 72 hours after Tobin Anderson led FDU over Purdue in only the second upset of a No. 1 seed by a No. 16 seed in NCAA Tournament history, he...

FDU coach leaving school for bigger job after miracle March Madness run

Tobin Anderson will be the next coach of Iona after he led Fairleigh Dickinson to a stunning 63-58 upset of Purdue in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Rick Pitino offered St. John's job as waiting game begins

The university’s courtship of Rick Pitino took the next step early Sunday night when school higher-ups offered the Hall of Fame coach their head-coaching job when they met in person...

Rick Pitino meeting with St. John's higher-ups as courtship intensifies

St. John’s courtship of Rick Pitino will take its next step Sunday night.

Glass half full for Iona, but it wasn't enough

Iona was ahead, quieting the pro-Huskies crowd. The only problem was, there was 20 minutes left. It was more than enough time for UConn.

St. John's waits with open arms as Rick Pitino sorts out future

Rick Pitino has given Iona — and St. John's — an up-close and personal view of how a Hall of Fame coach can impact a program.

Rick Pitino sweepstakes begin as Iona falls to UConn

Let the Rick Pitino sweepstakes begin in earnest. 

How to bet UConn vs. Rick Pitino's pesky Iona squad

After a hot start to the year and an inconsistent stretch in January, Connecticut has turned it on and is among the best bets to win it all.

Iona recognizes this reality heading into matchup vs. UConn

Iona recognizes the challenge ahead in facing Uconn, and what will be required of them to come out on top.

The March Madness pressure is on UConn and Dan Hurley

Despite earning a higher seed for two years, the Huskies have fallen in the first round. This year, more is expected and they know it.