St. John’s-UConn is the stuff of dreams — and what the Big East Tournament final deserves

Buckle up. Fasten your seat belt. You wanted this, you got it. Big East college hoop fans have won the lottery. 

UConn’s 67-51 win over Georgetown on Friday night sets up the dream matchup at the Mecca that everyone felt was inevitable. 

Rick Pitino, the No. 1 seed, in one corner. 

Dan Hurley, the No. 2 seed, in the other corner.