Well, that was quick. St. John’s brief stint atop the Big East power rankings was as fleeting as Rick Pitino’s postgame chat on Wednesday night, which clocked in at just 1 minute and 15 seconds.
After a dominant performance by UConn, St. John’s finds itself back in the No. 2 spot.
The Huskies delivered a commanding 72-40 victory in Hartford, setting several records in the process. The most striking stat?
It was the lowest point total ever for a team coached by Rick Pitino. That’s a head-turner.
Despite the setback, St. John’s still holds a slight advantage in the race for the Big East Tournament’s top seed.
If both St. John’s and UConn win their remaining games and finish tied at 18-2 in the league standings, they’d share the Big East title.
However, the Red Storm would claim the top seed for the tournament.
So, while UConn is on track to secure a 1-seed for the NCAA Tournament, they might still end up as the No. 2 seed in the Big East tourney. It’s an intriguing twist in a season full of surprises.