St. John's vs. Drexel: Rick Pitino's Red Storm Unleashed
Jason SaffordPublished on: 15/10/2026
Rick Pitino's new St. John's roster beat Drexel 81–52. Quinn Ellis, Babacar Sane and Tounde Yessoufou flashed promise, but chemistry remains the real test.
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