Way-Too-Early Top 25: St. John's is in; Tennessee dips

When St. John's hired Rick Pitino in March, it was immediately considered one of the best coaching moves of the cycle. A Hall of Fame coach with success at every stop taking over a program desperate to return to national relevance.

But this quickly? And in this dramatic fashion?

The Red Storm have undergone one of the biggest roster transformations in the country this offseason, with nine players leaving via the portal and 12 fresh faces -- including 10 transfers -- entering. It's clear Pitino didn't plan on wasting any time looking to turn things around and immediately get back to the NCAA tournament.

Their activity in the spring put them into position, bringing in the likes of Ivy League…