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

Jason 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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