Stormy Times at St. John’s University as it Terminates its Head Men’s Basketball Coach for Cause

By Dr. Robert J. Romano, St. John’s University, Senior Writer In May 2021, St. John’s University decided to extend Big East Coach of the Year Mike Anderson’s employment contract an additional six years which meant that he would be leading the Red Storm men’s basketball team through the 2026-27 season. At that time, newly appointed University President, Father Brian Shanley, openly commented, “In my time at St. John's, Coach Anderson and the men's basketball program have represented