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St. John's Basketball Celebrates Historic Big East Triumphs

3/8/2026

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The St. John's University men's basketball team won its first outright Big East regular-season title since 1985.
The program captured its first Big East Tournament crown since 2000.
The team celebrated its first National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Tournament victory in 25 years.
The team exceeded preseason expectations, creating high hopes for the current season.
Zuby Ejiofor was the team's only returning starter.

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The St. John's University men's basketball team won its first outright Big East regular-season title since 1985.
The program captured its first Big East Tournament crown since 2000.
The team celebrated its first National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Tournament victory in 25 years.
The team exceeded preseason expectations, creating high hopes for the current season.
Zuby Ejiofor was the team's only returning starter.