Aaron Scott's toughness boosts St. John's tournament success

St. John's guard Aaron Scott played through injury in a 79-63 victory over Marquette in the Big East Tournament. He returned to the game after injuring his thumb, contributing 11 points and key defensive plays. Scott's toughness has become a defining trait for the team, as noted by his teammates. He has played in all 33 games this season, averaging 8.6 points and 4.2 rebounds. St. John's star RJ Luis Jr. was recently named Big East Player of the Year, marking the team's first outright championship since 1985. Luis's performance has drawn comparisons to past St. John's greats.