Tyrone Grant believes St. John's can surpass Elite Eight

Tyrone Grant, a former player from St. John's 1998-99 team, believes the current squad could surpass their Elite Eight achievement. He noted their potential as a No. 2 seed and praised their intensity and defensive skills. Grant plans to support the team during the tournament and hopes to bring former teammates along. He expressed confidence in their chances, stating, "I think they can win it." Point guard Deivon Smith is managing a shoulder injury but remains determined to play. He has been dealing with the injury since January but contributed in recent games, helping the team secure victories.