St. John’s Men’s Basketball Rises to 17th in National Rankings
The St. John’s men’s basketball team has achieved a significant milestone by moving up to 17th place in the national rankings. This includes both the Associated Press Top-25 and the USA TODAY Coaches poll, as announced on Monday.
Key Rankings and Achievements
- St. John’s ranks 17th in the AP Top-25 and USA TODAY Coaches poll.
- The team received 524 voting points in the AP poll and 259 in the Coaches poll.
- They are one of only two BIG EAST schools ranked, alongside No. 6/5 UConn.
- This marks the ninth week in the AP Top-25 for St. John’s this season.
- The team started the season ranked No. 5, their highest preseason ranking ever.
Season Performance
This season, St. John’s has cracked the AP poll 22 times over the past two seasons. This is the highest number of weeks in the top 25 since 1998-2000, when they were ranked 23 weeks. In the Coaches poll, they have been ranked 12 times out of 15 this season.
Since January 20, 2025, St. John’s has made its mark by being included in 23 out of a possible 26 weeks in the Coaches poll. Presently, the team is on a stunning nine-game winning streak, the second longest among high-major Division I programs.
Recent Highlights
On January 6, St. John’s celebrated its 11-1 start in BIG EAST play, matching their performance from the previous season. Additionally, their nine-game conference winning streak ranks third in the program’s history.
In a significant victory, the Red Storm defeated then-No. 3/3 UConn 81-72. This win is notable as it marked their highest-ranked victory since defeating No. 3/3 Villanova in February 2021. The victory also ended an 18-game winning streak for UConn.
Upcoming Game
Looking ahead, St. John’s will face off against Xavier tonight, with a tip-off scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Madison Square Garden. This game will be broadcast on FS1, and fans are eagerly anticipating another strong performance.
