After the release of the NIT’s selection, it turns out St. John’s will not play in the NIT. Last year’s team turned down an NIT bid, but this year, struggles all season kept the Red Storm out of the Tournament — one which finishes in New York City at Madison Square Garden.
A strong NIT field with multiple 20-win teams from major conferences was too much to overcome for St. John’s, who likely finish the season with a 17-15 record.
There is always a chance that the Red Storm chooses to play in one of the other tournaments for experience (the CBI, the CIT), but their shot to play in one of the two major tourneys is over.