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NEW YORK — To the surprise of no one, St. John’s made the move it had to make on Friday by parting ways with coach Mike Anderson after four underwhelming seasons.

NEW YORK — The UConn men’s basketball team needed a big shot in the final minute of its Big East tournament semifinal matchup with regular-season champion Marquette. The Huskies trailed by two points with 12 seconds left when Adama Sanogo grabbed a defensive rebound and pushed the offense down the…

The Hoyas were blown out of the first round of the Big East tournament.

NEW YORK — Patrick Ewing rarely raised his voice as he shuffled a mile on his creaky knees along the Madison Square Garden sideline Wednesday night. Villanova was in the process of destroying Georgetown, 80-48, in the first round of the Big East tournament, and in a 12-hour period, Ewing…

NEW YORK — The yearning of St. John’s to make a big run in the Big East tournament after more than two decades has reached an apex.

Seton Hall is going home and the refs got the call right

Boeheim retired Wednesday after spending six decades with Syracuse basketball despite numerous opportunities to leave for greener pastures.

NEW YORK — Whether St. John’s is having a disappointing season or not, the comfort of home at Madison Square Garden for the Big East tournament can be a welcome elixir come March — at least for one game.

Critics bemoan the lack of talent, but suspense and intrigue make March Madness what it is.