Rick Pitino Leads St. John's to Dominance as UConn Fades
St. John's College Basketball team secures the spotlight in the Big East with a remarkable victory, marking a significant change from UConn's previous reign.
NEW YORK — A year ago, the Big East was UConn’s league, and college basketball’s mountaintop was claimed by Dan Hurley, who guided an all-time-great Huskies team to a sweep of Big East championships and a perfect run in the NCAA Tournament.
The final: St. John’s 89, UConn 75.
UConn’s dominance has evaporated, and Rick Pitino’s Red Storm have emerged. On Sunday, the Red Storm captured their 24th win of the season, marking the transition of leadership in the Big East. Pitino’s rebuilding of St. John’s is one of college basketball’s best stories as they approach a potential Big East title for the first time in three decades.
Pitino stated, “I thought we played our best game of the season,” highlighting the team’s impressive performance against UConn. This marks a significant change from past seasons, showcasing how quickly power can shift in college sports.
UConn faced challenges, with Hurley lamenting the flaws in his team’s performance post-game, recognizing that they had to reclaim their greatness. The Red Storm have made their intentions clear, establishing themselves as the new rulers of the Big East.
