Overview
- Dylan Darling, who had started recent games at the one, will come off the bench for Saturday’s matchup.
- Tip-off is set for noon ET at Madison Square Garden, with coverage on TNT and HBO Max.
- Ian Jackson enters the start averaging 11.4 points per game; the Bronx native transferred from North Carolina and says his comfort level is rising.
- St. John’s is ranked No. 22 at 5-3 after early losses to Alabama, Iowa State and Auburn, followed by a defense-driven win over Ole Miss.
- Iona is 8-3 with a top MAAC offense and guard C.J. Anthony averaging 16.0 points, as Pitino meets the program he led to two NCAA bids and still praises.