St. John’s announced Monday that Director of Athletics Mike Cragg and the University have “mutually agreed to part ways” after six years.
Cragg will end his tenure on June 30, 2024.
Deputy AD John Diffley is among the leading candidates to replace him, sources said, while Fordham AD Ed Kull has also been linked to the job.
Cragg was named the seventh athletic director at St. John’s in 2018 where he has provided oversight to the University’s 17 Division I programs and nearly 350 student-athletes. Since his arrival in Queens, the Red Storm won six BIG EAST championships and had 15 teams participate in national postseason competition. In addition, St. John’s fencing program captured two NCAA individual titles while the Red Storm men’s golf program took home back-to-back BIG EAST individual championships the past two seasons.
“It has been an honor to lead the athletic department at St. John’s University,” said Cragg. “I am proud of what we have accomplished together and am confident that the department is in a strong position for continued success.
“As I bid farewell to St. John’s, I extend my gratitude to our passionate fans and loyal alumni whose support has been the bedrock of our community. I am profoundly thankful for the dedicated and incredible staff of administrators and coaches whose commitment has propelled us forward. Most importantly, I celebrate our remarkable student-athletes, whose hard work and spirit have been a constant source of inspiration. Together, we have achieved great things, and I will forever cherish our shared journey.”
“We thank Mike for his leadership and all of his contributions to the University community,” said Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., President of St. John’s University. “He strengthened the foundation for the continued success of St. John’s Athletics and its student-athletes while always representing the University in a first-class manner. We wish Mike all the best in his future endeavors.”
(Release via St. John’s)
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