First, the final impression of the Red Storm team in Chris Mullin’s second year comes from a blowout loss in the second game of the Big East Tournament. Winning the first game was good, and losing to the overall #1 team in the NCAA Tournament is not shameful. But for those who think this team can get closer to excellence, the Johnnies have a long way to go.
A Villanova fan at the onset of the St. John’s/Villanova quarterfinal game of the Big East tournament shared, “St. John’s has skilled young players but Villanova has leaders on the team – not one but many starting with Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson.