Three years ago, it was Michigan. Two years ago, it was New Mexico. Last year, it was Alabama.
The St. John’s non-conference schedule has included a marquee early-season opponent in each of Rick Pitino’s first three seasons in Queens.
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This season is different.
The Johnnies’ first true test won’t arrive until the week of Thanksgiving in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas.
