St. John's Red Storms Set for Big Year Under Pitino
For the first time since returning to the college basketball scene under Chris Mullin's father, Rick Pitino, St. John's is primed to make some noise this season. The team will be led by a diverse and explosive lineup that is expected to score at all five positions.
The lack of a true number one option may pose an issue for opposing teams, but the Red Storm's collective talent makes them difficult to defend. Ejiofor, Hopkins, Sanon, Mitchell, and Jackson are just a few of the names that will be hearing their names called by fans across the country as they average at least 10 points per game.
Dylan Darling, a 6-1 lefty point guard, is expected to emerge in mid-January as the team's go-to player. Darling has shown toughness and poise throughout his college career, and with lessons learned from his father - a former NFL linebacker - he will be better equipped to handle the physicality of the game at the highest level.
However, there are still some concerns for the Red Storm. A trip to Las Vegas last November was marred by an uneven performance, which may portend similar struggles in The Bahamas this year. A two-game loss to Iowa State and a rematch against Michigan will be tough tests, especially given the team's youth and lack of experience.
One thing is clear, though: St. John's Red Storms are on the rise under Pitino, and with their talented roster and collective energy, they have the potential to make some noise in college basketball this season.
For the first time since returning to the college basketball scene under Chris Mullin's father, Rick Pitino, St. John's is primed to make some noise this season. The team will be led by a diverse and explosive lineup that is expected to score at all five positions.
The lack of a true number one option may pose an issue for opposing teams, but the Red Storm's collective talent makes them difficult to defend. Ejiofor, Hopkins, Sanon, Mitchell, and Jackson are just a few of the names that will be hearing their names called by fans across the country as they average at least 10 points per game.
Dylan Darling, a 6-1 lefty point guard, is expected to emerge in mid-January as the team's go-to player. Darling has shown toughness and poise throughout his college career, and with lessons learned from his father - a former NFL linebacker - he will be better equipped to handle the physicality of the game at the highest level.
However, there are still some concerns for the Red Storm. A trip to Las Vegas last November was marred by an uneven performance, which may portend similar struggles in The Bahamas this year. A two-game loss to Iowa State and a rematch against Michigan will be tough tests, especially given the team's youth and lack of experience.
One thing is clear, though: St. John's Red Storms are on the rise under Pitino, and with their talented roster and collective energy, they have the potential to make some noise in college basketball this season.
. It's like, Rick Pitino's back at the helm, and he's got a team that's all about heart and hustle 
. But you know what's even more intriguing? The fact that they don't have a clear number one option 
. I mean, is this a blessing in disguise? Are they gonna find ways to make it work together as a cohesive unit? It's like, the absence of a star player can actually become a strength when everyone's playing for each other 
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It's like, can he stay focused and calm under fire? That's where it's at, you know?
! pitino's got his team set up for success with that deep and explosive lineup, and i'm loving the way ejiofor, hopkins, sanon, and co. can all bring the heat from different positions. yeah, not having a clear number one guy might be a challenge, but their collective talent makes 'em tough to defend 
They're gonna be unstoppable with that lineup. I mean, no true number one option? That's like asking opponents to choose their poison... it's a recipe for disaster! 
But seriously, those guys can score from anywhere on the court and Ejiofor is just going to terrorize defenses all game long. The only thing keeping me up at night is that Vegas trip last year was pretty rough... fingers crossed they come out on top this time around! 
And with Dylan Darling stepping into his role, I'm feeling good about their chances. Let's get ready for some March Madness magic! 
. And that trip to Vegas last year was a bit of a red flag, but you know how it is with young teams - they gotta grow and learn from their mistakes.
. So even if St. John's has some bumps along the way, I think they've got the talent and the coaching to make some noise in college basketball this year.
St John's is like that one friend who shows up to every party, but never gets too out of hand. They've got talent pouring out of every position, which is perfect for Pitino's old-school system. The lack of a true #1 option might actually be a blessing in disguise - opposing teams will have to figure out how to stop the whole team, not just one guy. And that mid-January "go-to" player? Sounds like Darling is gonna bring his A-game after learning some tough lessons from his pops 
. What's next? Everyone going to have a 10-point average and be superstars? 
Come on, it's just college hoops... they're gonna get burned out or hurt in no time. And that trip to Vegas last November was pretty rough, what makes anyone think they'll do any better in The Bahamas? 
I mean, Pitino's got some experience with these teams, but you can't just rely on talent alone... there's always a reason for a team to tank. 
He's gonna bring that toughness and poise to the table, just like his dad taught him. 
! St Johns is on the rise, and if they can stay focused and work together, watch out for them in college basketball this season 
. Now they're gonna face Michigan again? That's not good 
. I'm all for the Red Storms being on the rise and having a talented roster, but let's be real, we've seen teams with all that hype crash and burn before 
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his toughness and poise are exactly what st john's needs to take it to the next level 
The Pitino era's gonna be like that all over again - a bunch of talented young guns on the court with no clear leader to guide them. And don't even get me started on this "Dylan Darling" kid... reminds me of Stephon Marbury back in the day, you know, the one who couldn't quite put it all together despite being ridiculously talented? 
. Don't get me wrong, Pitino's a good coach and all, but I've seen some suspiciously coincidental team performances in my time 
