The Torch · Apr 8, 2024
An Afternoon With St. John’s Icon Bill Wennington
Professor Michael Rizzo and the St. John’s journalism department offered students a unique opportunity.
Bill Wennington spoke to St. John’s University students about his fruitful professional life and offered advice for future sports media professionals. (Sara Kiernan)St. John’s University’s journalism department held an invite-only event on April 4 allowing students to interact with former St. John’s basketball player Bill Wennington. Throughout the near hour-and-a-half long panel, Wennington shared life experiences, professional advice and discussed his path from NBA champion to a 20-year career in sports broadcasting.