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St. John’s preseason ranking shows faith in Rick Pitino’s belief

By: Zach Braziller

19 October 2026 at 18:41

For the first time since 1990-91, St. John’s will begin the year ranked in the preseason poll in back-to-back seasons.

St. John's Red Storm KeyShawn Hall grabs a rebound from the Rutgers Scarlet Knights offense during the first half at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.

St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino calls out a play against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.