Last week, the Washington Wizards announced that they will recognize former St. John’s College High School boys basketball head coach Pat Behan on Jan. 20 when they host the San Antonio Spurs. The Wizards will wear shooting shirts that say “Behan Strong” when they go on the court.
So where is St. John’s? And why are the Wizards recognizing a high school basketball coach?
To answer the first question, St. John’s College High School is NOT affiliated with St. John’s University in New York City. The mascot is the Cadets, NOT the Red Storm. Behan is being recognized after leading the Cadets to the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) championship against heavily favored St.