BET pregame: St. John's vs Villanova
The Red Storm face the team that beat them in overtime in January, looking to put the Wildcats back on the bubble and start a streak.
The Red Storm face the team that beat them in overtime in January, looking to put the Wildcats back on the bubble and start a streak.
A look at each team's statistical strengths and weaknesses going into the Big East Tournament, recent wins/ losses, and their odds of winning the whole thing.
JaKarr Sampson was named Big East Rookie of the Year on Tuesday before the conference tournament.
After winning 2-of-3 against Radford University, St. John's is headed home for their first home stand of the season, starting with Fairleigh Dickinson Wednesday.
No guests this week, but we do the gauzy reminiscence about the Big East Tournament, catch up on the latest news surrounding the Johnnies and Knights, and talk Big East Tournament.
There are very obvious choices for the player awards... but who did the group pick for Coach of the Year?
Sampson is also named to the all-Big East honorable mention team, a sign that he should win the BE Rookie of the Year.
St. John's fell 69-67 to Marquette in overtime at Madison Square Garden after Vander Blue hit a running buzzer beater.
The final regular season game takes place in MSG in front of the heroes who keep New York going through storms and emergencies.
St. John's has dealt with a number of off-court events in recent weeks, yet Steve Lavin believes it could provide beneficial experience for his young team.