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St. John's basketball team sets new expectations after successes

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The St. John's basketball team experienced a successful season, filled with joy and unexpected victories. Under Coach Rick Pitino, the team won 31 games, matching their all-time record. Their performance exceeded expectations, as they were predicted to finish fifth in their league. The team celebrated several achievements this season. They claimed the Big East regular-season title, marking their first outright win since 1985. They also won the Big East Tournament, their first in 25 years, and secured their first NCAA Tournament victory since 2000. Key players, including RJ Luis Jr. and Zuby Ejiofor, emerged as stars during the season. Transfers like Kadary Richmond, Deivon Smith, and Aaron Scott made significant impacts on the team. Fans across the city supported St. John’s, filling arenas and traveling to see the games. The season was a feel-good story, but now the team faces high expectations for the future.

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    St. John's basketball season ends with NCAA Tournament loss (nydailynews.com)
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    St. John's basketball season ends with 31-5 record (silive.com)
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    St. John's loses to Arkansas, ending tournament run (nypost.com)
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    St. John's season ends with loss to Arkansas (theathletic.com)
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    St. John's Red Storm upsets in March Madness debut (dailymail.co.uk)
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    Pitino defends decision to bench RJ Luis Jr (espn.com)
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    Pitino's benching decision costs St. John's tournament hopes (news.yahoo.com)
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    Rick Pitino defends benching RJ Luis late in loss (news.yahoo.com)
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    Arkansas defeats St. John's, advances to Sweet 16 (sportingnews.com)
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    St. John's eliminated from NCAA Tournament by Arkansas (baltimoresun.com)
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    St. John's season ends with disappointing tournament loss (nj.com)
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    St. John's loses to Arkansas, R.J. Luis benched (news.yahoo.com)
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    R.J. Luis benched late despite close game (sportingnews.com)
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    St. John's basketball team loses to Arkansas, 66-75 (nypost.com)
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    Arkansas upsets St. John's, advances to Sweet 16 (news.yahoo.com)
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    St. John's eliminated by Arkansas in NCAA Tournament (nydailynews.com)
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    Hurley admits antics distract from UConn's achievements (sportingnews.com)
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