Zach Braziller
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Zach Braziller is a general assignment sports reporter for the New York Post with a focus on college sports. He is the St. John's beat writer who also writes a weekly column on college football and college basketball, and he covers the Knicks, Mets, Yankees, Jets and Giants as well. Zach grew up in Brooklyn and now resides in Astoria. He attended liberal arts college Drew University in Madison, N.J. Zach once threw a no-hitter in high school for Berkeley Carroll. He loves pets and believes that March is the best month of the year.
The Archive
St. John's guard attributes turnover issue to 'fatigue'
November 16, 2023 | 10:57pmNeither Rick Pitino or Daniss Jenkins is worried yet about his high-turnover numbers.
St. John's linchpin saves them from disaster in tight win
November 16, 2023 | 4:16pmJoel Soriano remains St. John’s meal ticket, and in adverse times Thursday afternoon, he saved the Johnnies from what would’ve been a disastrous loss.
What St. John's loss to Michigan tells us — and what it doesn't
November 15, 2023 | 10:58pmWhen it comes to St. John's, the overreactions were predictable — from both directions.
Rick Pitino laments 'terrible' St. John's roster problem
November 13, 2023 | 11:48pmSt. John’s roster has a problem up front.
St. John's handed ugly loss in Rick Pitino's Garden debut as coach
November 13, 2023 | 9:01pmThe Johnnies were outclassed Monday night at both ends of the floor, unable to deal with Michigan point guard Dug McDaniel or the Wolverines’ deep front line.
The Post’s college football rankings, Heisman watch following Week 11
November 13, 2023 | 9:00amThe Post’s college football rankings and Heisman watch following Week 11.
St. John's excited for first MSG showcase under Rick Pitino in highly-anticipated clash
November 12, 2023 | 8:10pmSt. John’s recruits have each echoed one another.Â
Michigan didn't look ready to beat Ohio State in first game without Jim Harbaugh
November 12, 2023 | 1:48pmEntering the showdown, the common belief was that Michigan was the premier team in the Big Ten, on a different level from Ohio State. It didn’t look like it against...
Budding Knicks star still aiming for lofty shooting goals even with minutes down
November 11, 2023 | 11:27pmImmanuel Quickley is off to a strong start from the field, so far shooting 47.3 percent for the Knicks after a career-best 44.8 percent a year ago.
Newest Knick has helped impressive second unit
November 11, 2023 | 6:38pmOne change hasn’t hurt the Knicks’ second unit. In fact, early on the group appears to be improved. The Knicks may have lost size by trading Obi Toppin to the...
Knicks star turning things around after dreadful start, surgery
November 11, 2023 | 6:30amJulius Randle wasn’t necessarily making excuses. He was explaining the situation. His surgically repaired left ankle is still limiting him, and he really isn’t surprised by that. “I told you...
Meet the five-star prospect St. John's is in the hunt for
November 10, 2023 | 11:07pmSt. John’s has an opportunity to make an early statement Monday night, but the game against Michigan may be the second-most important event over the next few days for Rick...
Knicks on top of their defense, looking to raise their offensive ratings
November 10, 2023 | 8:55pmLast season was very unlike a Tom Thibodeau-coached team. The Knicks won with their offense. They were tied for third in the NBA in offensive rating and 19th in defensive...
Why Knicks' .500 record is more impressive than you think
November 10, 2023 | 1:00amThe Knicks’ 4-4 record may not look all that impressive, but if you take into account the difficulty of that slate, it is nothing to scoff at.
It's official: St. John's Rick Pitino lands another top recruit
November 9, 2023 | 10:44pmJaiden Glover didn’t have to think long about the question: What was the deciding factor in your decision to pick St. John’s?
Knicks' offense is showing what it's capable of
November 9, 2023 | 9:51pmIn the last two games, the Knicks have averaged 118.5 points on 46.3 percent shooting with 28 assists and just 11 turnovers.
St. John's already making good on one of Rick Pitino's big changes
November 9, 2023 | 9:41amFor years, St. John’s has defended the 3-point line like it was an optional exercise.
Giants veteran impressed by Daniel Jones' outlook after ACL injury
November 8, 2023 | 11:42pmThough Jones has yet to have surgery as he waits for the swelling in his knee to go down, he has begun the road back by prehabbing, something Shepard did...
Daniel Jones evasive on Giants future, vows to come back 'stronger'
November 8, 2023 | 4:14pmDaniel Jones isn’t thinking about what may be a precarious future with the Giants.
Giants name their starting QB after Daniel Jones disaster
November 8, 2023 | 1:12pmThe undrafted rookie is going to get his shot.