Biggest takeaways from St. John's basketball season as offseason moves begin

"The non-conference sputtering was the biggest reason St. John's did not advance further in the NCAA Tournament. Had the Red Storm defeated Alabama, Iowa State, Auburn, or Kentucky it likely would not have been a No. 5 seed in the East Region and bowed out of March Madness in the Sweet 16 against top-seed Duke."

"The combination of Dylan Darling, Oziyah Sellers, Ian Jackson, and Joson Sanon were the weakest part of the Red Storm. Each player shot worse from 3-point range this season than last year at their previous schools."

St. John's basketball season concluded with reflections on their performance. The team faced challenges early, losing their AP ranking but later excelled in the Big East. Non-conference losses to teams like Alabama and Kentucky impacted their NCAA Tournament seeding, leading to a Sweet 16 exit against Duke. The backcourt underperformed, with only Dylan Darling standing out. Improvement in non-conference play is crucial for future success, especially with new players joining the program this offseason.

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