THE STORM

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By: The Storm NYC

Welcome to THE STORM! As the St. John's Red Storm return to prominence representing New York City former St. John's standouts Tyronne Grant and Shawnelle Scott are here to give you insights and stories from on and off the floor around everything St. John's basketball and the NYC hoop scene. Follow us on Instagram - @thestormnycProduced by Ruben Rivera & Eric W. Newman

Erick Barkley on Brooklyn Roots, Riverside Church AAU Dominance, St. John's Memories
#7
Today at 10:00 AM

Erick Barkley joins Shawnelle Scott and Tyrone Grant at Sweet Chick on the of THE STORM as he reflects on his Brooklyn upbringing, his legendary Riverside Church team with Ron Artest, Elton Brand and Lamar Odom, St. John’s memories, his conflict with the NCAA, his time with the Trailblazers, overseas stories and much more! Please subscribe on youtube, follow on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. On social media please follow us out on Instagram, X & TikTok @thestormnyc


Tarik Turner shares path to St. John's via Oak Hill Academy, Felipe Lopez & Allen Iverson stories
#6
Last Wednesday at 1:00 AM

Tarik Turner joins Shawnelle Scott and Tyrone Grant at Sweet Chick on the latest episode of THE STORM as he shares his journey to St. John's from Charlottesville, VA via Oak Hill Academy, his recruiting class with Felipe Lopez and Zendon Hamilton, Malik Sealy’s impact, Allen Iverson's high school greatness, how he became a basketball analyst and much more!




Duane Woodward on his NYC basketball origins, Boston College and overseas career and college coaching
#5
06/02/2025

Former Boston College and overseas star, now assistant coach at University of Rhode Island, Duane Woodward joins THE STORM. Nicknamed "Forty" he sits down with Tyrone Grant and Shawnelle and shares his basketball journey from starring at Cardozo in Queens to Boston College in the BIG EAST, stories from playing overseas, his pivot into college coaching and the ever changing NCAA landscape and much more! Special thanks to Sweet Chick for hosting another terrific episode. Please subscribe on YouTube and follow us wherever you listen to your podcasts.


Zuby Ejiofor on return to St. John's, Rick Pitino, Red Storm culture and embracing New York City
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05/19/2025

Zuby Ejiofor joins Tyrone Grant and Shawnelle Scott for this first ever live episode taping of The Storm from Sweet Chick in Queens. Zuby shares why returning to St. John's as a senior was a no brainer, playing for Rick Pitino, his journey from Kansas to St. John's, continuing to build a winning culture, embracing New York City and much more!


Marcus Hatten's Journey from Baltimore to St. John's, the Big East and Beyond
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05/05/2025

MARCUS HATTEN joins THE STORM with TYRONE GRANT and SHAWNELLE SCOTT as they explore Marcus' unlikely basketball journey beginning in Baltimore, to JUCO in Tallahassee and then under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden playing for St. John's. Marcus shares many of the hurdles and challenges he had to overcome before becoming a two-time All-Big East player, while sharing valuable lessons and experiences along the way.

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Bootsy Thornton’s Basketball Odyssey: The Road to St. John’s, Elite 8, Big East Title and Overseas Career
#2
04/21/2025

BOOTSY THORNTON joins THE STORM with form teammate TYRONE GRANT and SHAWNELLE SCOTT as they cover Bootsy’s basketball odyssey which began in Baltimore as he found his way to St. John’s and over a decade of international success. Bootsy shares what it was like starting his college career on the JUCO level before helping lead St. John’s to the Elite 8 in 1999 and the Big East Championship in 2000, while dropping countless basketball gems for our young listeners. 

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David Cain, "The Director" on St. John's career, NY Gauchos history and the great Malik Sealy
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04/07/2025

DAVID CAIN "THE DIRECTOR" joins THE STORM with former teammate Shawnelle Scott and Tyrone Grant as they explore David's journey through New York City basketball from the Gauchos to St. John's. Cain shares what it was like having to wait his turn to lead St. John's, memories of Malik Sealy, the strength of the Big East along with Cain and Scott reflecting back on St. John's 1993 NCAA Tournament matchup with Arkansas with a birth in the Sweet 16 on the line.

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THE STORM OFFICIAL TRAILER, FEATURING SHAWNELLE SCOTT & TYRONE GRANT
04/07/2025

WELOME TO THE STORM, FEATURING SHAWNELLE SCOTT & TYRONE GRANT

Welcome to THE STORM featuring St. John's native sons Shawnelle Scott and Tyrone Grant. The Storm will spotlight St. John’s past, present and future including deep dive interviews with former players, current members of the squad and explore the heartbeat, history and culture of NYC hoops.Â