St. John’s vs. Texas Preview: Who Is the X-Factor?

St. John’s vs. Texas Preview: Who Is the X-Factor?

St. John’s vs. Texas Preview: Who Is the X-Factor?Jason Safford
Published on: 25/10/2026

Who becomes St. John’s X-factor against Texas? Jason Safford examines Hall, Jackson, Ellis and Sane, plus the matchups to watch beyond the ball.

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St. John’s Basketball: Rick Pitino’s Next Challenge

St. John’s Basketball: Rick Pitino’s Next Challenge

St. John’s Basketball: Rick Pitino’s Next ChallengeJason Safford
Published on: 23/10/2026

Rick Pitino and St. John’s face a shared test in 2026-27: connect individual ambition with the choices that make teammates better, one possession at a time.

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St. John’s Beats Rutgers 104–99 in 4OT | Rick Pitino

St. John’s Beats Rutgers 104–99 in 4OT | Rick Pitino

St. John’s Beats Rutgers 104–99 in 4OT | Rick PitinoJason Safford
Published on: 19/10/2026

St. John’s beat Rutgers 104–99 in four overtimes. Jason Safford examines the 20-point exhibition comeback and the execution Rick Pitino still needs.

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St. John’s vs. Rutgers: What Rick Pitino Wants Fixed

St. John’s vs. Rutgers: What Rick Pitino Wants Fixed

St. John’s vs. Rutgers: What Rick Pitino Wants FixedJason Safford
Published on: 17/10/2026

St. John’s beat Drexel by 29. Rick Pitino saw unfinished work. Before Rutgers at MSG, explore the ball movement and rebounding that could reveal real progress.

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