There’s a lot that gets made about the preseason Associated Press poll and it’s great for conversations, but none of it matters when the games count for real.
While the rankings are a great barometer for teams as the season gets closer, no one truly knows what these teams will look like once they step on the court and that was proven to be factual after St. John’s fell to Alabama on Saturday afternoon.
Following an entire offseason of hype revolving around its success from last season and revamped roster in the transfer portal, the Johnnies allowed 103 points on its home court to the Crimson Tide in a seven-point loss.