NEW YORK -- Among the things St. John's focused on in its renaissance during coach Rick Pitino's second season was winning a Big East tournament championship. Creighton made it a goal to win an elusive Big East championship in leader Ryan Kalkbrenner's final season, even as injuries and other factors forced some adjustments. The two dreams collide Saturday as top-seeded St. John's attempts to win the conference tournament for the first time since 2000, while second-seeded Creighton is seeking its first title in five tries since joining the conference in the 2013-14 season. The Red Storm (29-4) were picked fifth in the preseason poll by Big East coaches but won 10 straight from Jan.
No. 6 St. John's, Creighton collide in search of elusive Big East title
