The promising resurgence of the St. John's Red Storm short-circuited a few rounds too early in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. So Rick Pitino and St. John's hit the transfer portal -- hard. The school added Ian Jackson and Bryce Hopkins and with Zuby Ejifor returning, the Red Storm looks poised to dominate the Big East (and the nation) again. But will they? Special guest John Fanta helps break down the Red Storm's chances on the inaugural episode of 2025 Summer Shootaround!
05:07 - Where should St. John's be ranked?
10:55 - Is the best roster in CBB located in Queens, NY?
17:09 - Does Ian Jackson coming back to NYC matter?
25:41 - Can Rick Pitino get to 1000 wins?
29:25 - What to expect from Bryce Hopkins
33:34 - What would be the reason things go wrong for St. John's in 2025-2026?
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