Another member pleaded guilty to sexual assault and a third to two counts of sexual misconduct and unlawful imprisonment.
In 2000, St. John's was criticized by the NCAA for misrepresenting facts in an NCAA investigation.
In 2003, it was revealed that Abe Keita, a basketball player, was given a $300 monthly allowance and free school books to be on the team, which violated NCAA standards. Expecting NCAA penalties, the university announced a self-imposed two-year ban on postseason play.
=== Rivalries ===
== Notable alumni ==
St. John's has over 200,000 alumni, 82% of whom reside in the Greater New York Metropolitan Area. Some of the most-recognized alumni are NBA Hall of Famer Chris Mullin, rapper and producer J. Cole, New York Governors Hugh L. Carey and Mario M. Cuomo, and Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua.
== Notes ==
== References ==
== Further reading ==
Hueppe, Frederick E., "The Radiant Light: a history of St. John's College presented in the Vincentian," 1955, (St. John's University Archives).
Morris, …
