In their second-round NCAA Tournament matchup, St. John's faced a disappointing 75-66 loss to Arkansas, a game marked by poor offensive play. Rick Pitino’s decision to bench star player RJ Luis, who had a tough shooting game, raised eyebrows as he remained on the sidelines during a critical stretch in the game. Luis's struggles and the removal led to intense scrutiny of both the team and Pitino’s coaching choices, contributing to an early postseason exit and leaving lasting implications for the program's future.
'Rick Pitino's decision to remove conference Player of the Year RJ Luis during a critical stretch underscored the intense pressure of March Madness and left St. John's season in jeopardy.'
'It was an impossibly bad offensive performance against Arkansas, one that probably will linger in Rick Pitino’s legacy at St. John’s for years to come.'
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