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St. John's Upset by Arkansas Amid Coach's Controversial Decision

3/23/2025

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St. John's basketball faced a tough defeat against Arkansas, falling 75-66. The game was marred by controversy as head coach Rick Pitino benched star player RJ Luis Jr. in the crucial moments. Luis, averaging 18.5 points this season, felt he let his teammates down, while Pitino attributed the decision to fatigue, leaving fans questioning his choice.

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St. John's basketball faced a tough defeat against Arkansas, falling 75-66. The game was marred by controversy as head coach Rick Pitino benched star player RJ Luis Jr. in the crucial moments. Luis, averaging 18.5 points this season, felt he let his teammates down, while Pitino attributed the decision to fatigue, leaving fans questioning his choice.