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St. John's Parts Ways With Men's Basketball GM Matt Abdelmassih

The university has been reviewing financial deals tied to Abdelmassih, with officials declining to detail the reasons for his exit.

Overview

  • Athletic director Ed Kull confirmed the separation but provided no explanation for the decision.
  • Abdelmassih had been on leave since the Dec. 20 game at Kentucky.
  • Reporting indicates the move is believed to be connected to the school's review of financial dealings associated with him.
  • As general manager, he helped oversee recruiting with Rick Pitino and Steve Masiello and was credited with landing key players during last season's surge.
  • Newsday reports St. John's has begun the search for a new general manager, and Rick Pitino has said the program will move forward without Abdelmassih.