"I told Dylan and Bryce going into this, if you guys don't dominate, we can't win this game. They both played unbelievably. One thing I loved tonight was Bryce Hopkins just saying, 'Give me the ball, I'm going to the rim,' and then Dylan Mitchell flying down the court. It was just exciting to see the confidence of both players, and then Oziyah shooting the ball."
"Ejofor delivered another strong performance in the championship and was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player, earning the Dave Gavitt Trophy. Across the Big East Tournament, he averaged 19.7 points, eight rebounds, four blocks, and three assists per game. His dominance on both ends made him one of the defining players of the event."
St. John's won the Big East Tournament championship by defeating UConn 72-52 at Madison Square Garden, claiming its second consecutive conference tournament title. The Red Storm controlled the game from the start and maintained their lead throughout. Bryce Hopkins and Dylan Mitchell led the offensive effort with consistent performances, attacking the rim and hitting key outside shots. Zuby Ejofor earned the Dave Gavitt Trophy as the tournament's Most Outstanding Player, averaging 19.7 points, eight rebounds, four blocks, and three assists per game. Head coach Rick Pitino highlighted the confidence and execution of his key players, particularly praising Hopkins' aggressive approach and Mitchell's court play. St. John's enters the 2026 NCAA Tournament with significant momentum after winning both the regular season and tournament titles.
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