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The sports section of St. John’s University’s independent student newspaper. @SJUTorch

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Freshman center Theo Edema showed flashes of being a key contributor to St. John’s second unit in three preseason games. torchonline.com/sports/2026/…
Theo Edema Shows Potential in Reserve Role

Theo Edema Shows Potential in Reserve Role

With Zuby Ejiofor no longer on the team, the future of the center position has been a question for St. John’s. Ejiofor was a staple due to his proficient scoring and rebounding, two qualities that...

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Important update for those who want to catch St. John’s Big East championship banner being unveiled before its opening matchup against Monmouth at 6:30
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St. John’s to unveil championship banners before Monday’s 6:30 p.m. opener against Monmouth. School suggests being in place by 6:10 to catch it all. @NewsdaySports story: newsday.com/sports/college/s…. #sjubb
St. John's to unveil Big East title banners at Monday's season opener - Newsday

St. John's to unveil Big East title banners at Monday's season opener - Newsday

Get to Carnesecca Arena by 6:10 p.m. to watch the ceremony

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“You guys got to keep up with five to six rebounds” — Rick Pitino on Quinn Ellis and Ian Jackson rebounding
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“I think for I’ve played in the Garden and coached in the Garden. I think getting to coach at Madison Square Garden is a special treat” — Rick Pitino on helping turn around St. John’s
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“He’s a prince of a person” — Rick Pitino on Ian Jackson
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“I’m extremely excited. This is the first year that I’ve had to just prepare” — Ian Jackson on spending the summer preparing for the season
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“I just think you live for the moment” — Quinn Ellis on how important it is to play at Madison Square Garden
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“He’s going to be a special basketball player one day” — Rick Pitino on forward Babacar Sane
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“This group is so much fun to be around” — Rick Pitino on St. John’s
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“Theo [Edema] never let Texas get back in it with the offensive rebounds” — Rick Pitino on how Theo Edema performed against No. 7 Texas in the preseason finale
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“Winning the Big East is not easy” — Rick Pitino on winning the Big East in the past two seasons
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“It was me seeing what winning was like at an eye level” — Ian Jackson on St. John’s Big East ring ceremony from last season
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“He said that it was amazing” — Quinn Ellis on speaking with former St. John’s forward D’Angelo Harrison about playing American Basketball
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“With both of these guys, I like to think we have one of the premier backcourts in the country” — Rick said of Quinn Ellis and Ian Jackson
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“It’s always hard having a new group.” — Ian Jackson
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“Always when you have other guys on the floor that are super talented. It makes it easier for sure.” — Ian Jackson
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“It’s super early. I think we have some things we need to clean up.” — Ian Jackson
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“I’m embracing it. I’m enjoying it.” — Ian Jackson on being a team captain entering his second season at St. John’s
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“Those games are real. When you play in front of a crowd at Madison Square Garden you’re playing to win the game.” — Rick Pitino
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“This year more than any year thet I’ve coached is the most different.” — Rick Pitino
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