What St. John’s can prove in a matchup 26 years in creation

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The latest pollen for Associated Press was released on Monday, with St. John’s at No. 12, the highest location of the school since 2000. It is No. 10 location in USA Today Coaches’ Poll is Red Storm’s best brand since 1999.

And on Tuesday night, Rick Pitino’s team can prove that it’s worth it to be so respect.

Rick Pitino and St. John’s has a chance to make a statement Tuesday night against No. 11 Marquette. Charles Wenzelberg

For its best start in almost four decades, St. John’s a long -awaited opportunity to reveal his ceiling tonight against No. 11 Marquette in Madison Square Garden. The Red Storm (19-3, 10-1 Big East) running on an eight-game victory and a 14-0 record at home this season is a game in front of Golden Eagles (18-4, 9-2) For first place at the conference, but Marquette is 6-0 against Johnnies under Coach Shaka Smart.

It’s St. John’s first top-15 matchup since Elite Eight loss in 1999 to Ohio State.