""The East is loaded, certainly," Pitino said after reviewing the bracket on Selection Sunday. "In the [tournament], the most important thing is not who you're playing, but make sure you're playing good basketball.""
"Dylan Darling's game-winning driving layup against Kansas as time expired in Sunday's game vaulted St. John's into the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999 and will live on forever for those who follow the Red Storm."
"Duke is the one program that can sell out any arena in any part of the country, and the Blue Devils and Huskies rank among the greatest programs in NCAA history with six national championships apiece."
Dylan Darling's game-winning layup propelled St. John's into the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, marking their first appearance since 1999. The team must now prepare for the East Regional semifinals against No. 1 seed Duke. Other notable matchups include Nebraska versus Iowa and Iowa State against Kentucky. St. John's has been performing well, winning five consecutive games, including three in the Big East Tournament. Coaches Rick Pitino and Tom Izzo are Hall of Famers, and the East region features historically significant programs.
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