The Big East is teed up for St. John’s. The league is down. Two contenders — Creighton and Xavier — have lost key players, Pop Isaacs and Zach Freemantle, to serious injuries. Rick Pitino is the Johnnies coach, and his roster is at worst the third-best in the league behind ninth-ranked Marquette and No. 11 Connecticut.

Go out and win 14 or 15 league games. Finish no worse than third.

Go out and win 14 or 15 league games. Finish no worse than third.{ai:summary}<p>St. John's has a prime opportunity in the current Big East season, as the league is weakened by injuries to key players on competing teams. With Rick Pitino as coach, the team is positioned to secure a strong finish, aiming for 14 or 15 league wins and a top-three placement.</p><p>The expectation is clear: capitalize on the favorable circumstances and deliver a successful season. #sports</p>

St. John’s has no excuses for not making Big East statement in down year for conference

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