Athletic director Mike Cragg is leaving St. John's University after six years in a mutual parting, with accomplishments like hiring Rick Pitino and securing six Big East championships. Cragg's initiatives included navigating challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic and implementing name, image, and likeness policies. St. John's is commencing a national search for his replacement, with candidates like John Diffley and Ed Kull under consideration, aiming to continue the department's success and legacy.