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St. John’s Basketball Faces Busy 10-Day Stretch, Ian Jackson to Start
NEW YORK, NY – The St. John’s Red Storm, ranked 22nd nationally, are set for a demanding 10-day stretch, beginning Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden against Iona. The team will play four games, concluding with a home contest against Harvard.
Three of the games – against Iona, DePaul, and Harvard – are expected to be comfortable wins for the Johnnies. However, the team will face a significant challenge against Kentucky in Atlanta, in what serves as their final non-conference test before Big East play begins.
The biggest news coming out of Head Coach Rick Pitino’s media availability on Thursday was the announcement that freshman guard Ian Jackson will be moving into the starting lineup, replacing Dylan Darling.
The Red Storm’s performance during this busy period will be crucial in building momentum and assessing the team’s readiness for the upcoming conference schedule. Fans can follow Zach Braziller for exclusive St. John’s information and Q&As with a Sports+ subscription.
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