Rick Pitino Unleashes Secret Weapon: Can St. John’s Shock Alabama This Saturday?
Who’d have thought November hoops at Madison Square Garden could pack the house like it’s March Madness already? Yet, here we are — the No. 5 St. John’s Red Storm, fresh off a stunning 108-74 demolition of Quinnipiac, are set to host No. 15 Alabama Crimson Tide in what promises to be a fiery noon tip-off. Seriously, a -6.5 favorite in The Garden this early in the season? Hats off to Rick Pitino — in just two seasons, he’s not only resurrected this program but turned it into one of NYC’s hottest tickets. Meanwhile, Alabama’s Nate Oats, that old-school recruiting wizard, brings his young, hungry squad straight from the SEC into the spotlight. But here’s the kicker: Can St. John’s revamped shooting arsenal and seasoned core keep pace with Alabama’s high-tempo assault — or will the Crimson Tide’s youth and grit steal the show? Grab your popcorn; this one’s got all the makings of a classic!



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