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A slow St. John’s start shouldn’t be a surprise with growing pains clear: ‘Trust is going to come’

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Braziller, Z. (2026, October 19). A slow St. John’s start shouldn’t be a surprise with growing pains clear: ‘Trust is going to come’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/18/sports/a-slow-st-johns-start-shouldnt-be-a-surprise-with-growing-pains-clear/

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Rick Pitino has expressed that St. John’s basketball team will take time to gel despite its talent and experience. After exhibition games against Drexel and Rutgers, the team showed both promise and issues with cohesion, evident in a game where they trailed by 18 points early but made a strong comeback before winning 104-99 after four overtime periods. The article highlights that unlike last season when Zuby Ejiofor provided clear leadership, this year’s team lacks an established leader, indicating growing pains similar to those seen at the same point last year.

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St. John’s basketball team is experiencing growing pains this season, according to Zach Braziller of the New York Post. After two exhibition games against Drexel and Rutgers, it's clear that the team lacks a clear leader like Zuby Ejiofor from last year. Despite having talented players, cohesion on the court has not yet materialized. In their game against Rutgers, St. John’s struggled in the first half but mounted a strong comeback to win 104-99 after four overtime periods. Head coach Rick Pitino remains consistent in his message that improvement will take time.

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“The articles discuss similar situations but refer to different times and outcomes — Article A covers an 81-52 exhibition game loss to Drexel, while Article B discusses St. John’s overall progress after two exhibition games including one against Drexel.”

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🔮 St. John’s, as talented and experienced as it may be, is going to take time.

2026-10-19 · mixed framing · A slow St. John’s start shouldn’t be a surprise with growing pains clear: ‘Trust is going to come’

🔮 While No. 2 receiver Adonai Mitchell, top running back Breece Hall and starting left guard Dylan Parham were ruled out Friday for the Jets’ AFC East opener, rookie receiver Omar Cooper Jr. and rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq are expected to play against the rival Patriots.

2026-10-17 · assertive framing · Jets getting much-needed offensive boost with Omar Cooper Jr., Kenyon Sadiq returning

🔮 There’s time that I could’ve devoted to other things, like putting more time into my body, studying the playbook or just other productive things I could’ve been doing.”

2026-10-17 · assertive framing · David Bailey’s Instagram Reels break has him more focused on Jets than ever

🔮 He could score, but he didn’t want to.

2026-10-15 · assertive framing · Quinn Ellis praised by Rick Pitino for playing ‘like a veteran’ in St. John’s preseason win

🔮 The NCAA tried to use the fact that Hall was previously in a large case in Ohio with other members of the 2022 high school class as an example of “forum shopping” — when a plaintiff files a lawsuit in a specific court or jurisdiction that they believe will provide the most favorable ruling — and moved to have the TRO vacated.

2026-10-14 · assertive framing · Auburn transfer Keyshawn Hall wins order to play for St. John’s

🔮 In May, the NCAA published updated eligibility guidance that added additional scrutiny for international players and reemphasized rules regarding compensation above “actual and necessary expenses” from professional teams overseas.

2026-10-14 · assertive framing · Quinn Ellis gets NCAA eligibility — and St. John’s the playmaker it lacked in massive legal win

🔮 BYU may not have star running back LJ Martin on Saturday, but the undefeated Cougars will make Notre Dame earn it, unlike the string of cupcakes the Irish have devoured so far.

2026-10-12 · assertive framing · The Post’s college football rankings, Heisman watch following Week 6

🔮 This was a day for “mindfulness.” A day that Knicks coach Mike Brown used to remind his players that others can be going through their own personal issues they might not be aware of. Prior to practice Sunday, rather than watching film, Brown chose to discuss something beyond basketball. One example he used was the contract issues multiple players are dealing with. He also brought up the loss of his ex-wife in 2025 and the impact it had on his sons and him.

2026-10-12 · assertive framing · Mike Brown takes moment to bring Knicks together amid off-court drama: ‘Really cool’

🔮 The night ended with Georgia outlasting Alabama in a highly anticipated matchup that lived up to the hype, a clash of two college football titans that could see one another again in the SEC championship game and the College Football Playoff as well.

2026-10-11 · mixed framing · LSU, Oregon and Texas exposed as pretenders on revealing college football Saturday

🔮 Sunday against the Canucks will mark just the fifth NHL start of his young career.

2026-10-11 · assertive framing · The whirlwind two weeks of Dylan Garand — from waived to Rangers starting goalie

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St. John’s, as talented and experienced as it may be, is going to take time. uncertain

it → go → time

Access the St. John’s beat like never before Get Zach Braziller’s text messages with all the latest St. John’s info and get your questions answered — exclusive to Sports+ subscribers. asserted

questions → access → subscribers

SIGN UP NOWAfter two exhibition games against Drexel and Rutgers, it is clear the Johnnies are a work in progress. asserted

Johnnies → sign → progress

It feels similar to last season so far at this point, except last winter there was a clear leader (Zuby Ejiofor) this group lacks. asserted

group → feel → point

But cohesion isn’t going to happen immediately. asserted

cohesion → go → ?

Sunday’s meeting with Rutgers, which could be improved after returning three of their top four scorers, produced some good and some bad. uncertain

which → improve → good

There was the shaky first half, in which St. John’s shockingly trailed by 18. asserted

John → be → 18

There were the first 12 minutes of the second half, in which the Red Storm ripped off a 30-4 run. asserted

Storm → be → run

And there were the four overtime periods, when St. John’s struggled to finish off Rutgers before finally prevailing, 104-99. asserted

John → be → Rutgers

A slow St. John’s start shouldn’t be a surprise with growing pains clear: ‘Trust is going to come’

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