Four Takeaways From St. John’s Pouncing of Iona

55 degrees, the fall breeze filling the air, what better way to spend your Sunday afternoon than at the world’s greatest arena?

For the first time in the 2026-27 season, St. John’s would play real basketball at Madison Square Garden, their new home for fans alike. Rick Pitino has turned Queens into a basketball powerhouse, delivering consistent basketball that’s now recognized nationally — making St. John’s University a sought-after school for making memories.

The 104-65 victory over Iona delivered a homecoming for former Johnnie Sadiku Ibine Ayo, a player who stood by Pitino’s side since his days with the Gaels back in 2022. With that, here are four takeaways from the second Red Storm…