"After starting the season 9-5, the Johnnies have won 19 of their last 20 games to win the Big East regular-season title, and then follow it up with a dominant run in the conference tournament at Madison Square Garden, ending with a 20-point win over UConn, which just so happens to a No. 2 seed in the very same East Regional bracket."
"Senior big-man Zuby Ejiofor is coming off one of the most decorated seasons ever by a St. John's product. He became the first player in Big East history to win Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Scholar Athlete of the Year, and the Dave Gavitt Trophy for Most Outstanding Player at the conference tournament."
"The Panthers allow the fewest average points per game in the nation and rank 24th in adjusted defensive rating. They've held their opponents to under 70 points in each of their four games at the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, and are one of the best teams in the country defending on the perimeter."
St. John's Red Storm secured their second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance after winning the Big East regular-season title and dominating the conference tournament with a 20-point championship victory over UConn, a No. 2 seed. The team transformed from a 9-5 start by winning 19 of their last 20 games. Senior forward Zuby Ejiofor delivered a historic season, becoming the first Big East player to win Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Scholar Athlete of the Year, and the Dave Gavitt Trophy. Ejiofor averaged 16.3 points and 7.1 rebounds, scoring 18+ points in his last five games. St. John's faces Northern Iowa, which features the nation's best defensive rating, allowing the fewest points per game and holding opponents under 70 points in four consecutive tournament games.
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