Bracketology: St. John's Climbs to No. 6 Ahead of Match Against UConn
St. John's ascends to a No. 6 seed in the latest NCAA Tournament projection after key wins as they gear up for a crucial matchup with UConn.
St. John’s is the biggest mover in Friday’s bracket, climbing to a No. 6 seed from a No. 8 after securing a home victory against Marquette on Tuesday. This marks the Red Storm’s first win against a likely NCAA Tournament team. They also boast a previous win against Mountain West leader New Mexico and a sweep against Xavier, both of which are bubble teams. Notably, St. John’s has sustained no bad losses, with no defeats outside of Quad 1.
Strength of schedule has been a concern for St. John’s in the bracket; however, the challenges are ramping up. Their schedule features a home-and-home series against UConn, starting with a road game on Friday. They will also face Creighton at home, who won the first encounter between the two, as well as a return matchup at Marquette.
Bracketology Top Seeds
| Seed | South | East | Midwest | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 | Auburn | Duke | Alabama | Tennessee |
| No. 2 | Houston | Florida | Purdue | Texas A&M |
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