This is a preview of the Butler game, but also, this piece is offering a way to think about this team.
St. John’s hasn’t reached the heights fans thought they would. Yes, given the composition of the team and what the staff wants to do, some struggles would be expected, especially int he paint. But a maddening inconsistency after some promising games has the fanbase at each others’ digital throats*.
*[But really, it isn’t that serious, Let’s have some fun, huh?]
I don’t really think the team is “not trying” or “not giving effort” all the time on their way to a 5-6 Big East record, after that dispiriting loss to Providence.