UNCERTAIN FUTURE: St. John's Big East 3-Peat in Jeopardy With Freeman Injury & Eligibility Concerns

St. John’s Red Storm aim for a historic Big East 3-peat, but an uncertain frontcourt could derail Rick Pitino’s powerhouse. Quinn Ellis brings steady leadership at point guard, while key returners like Ian Jackson and Ruben Prey anchor a roster full of new faces and sky-high expectations. Can St. John’s overcome their legal battles and eligibility questions with Keyshawn Hall, Reed Bailey, and Babacar Sané to stay atop the conference?Andy Patton and Isaac Schade break down St. John’s evolving lineup, the impact of Donnie Freeman’s Achilles injury, and whether the Red Storm can finally make a deep March Madness run. Key storylines include St. John’s grueling non-conference slate featuring Arizona and Alabama, the challenge of rebuilding after heavy roster turnover, and the high-stakes battle with UConn and Villanova in Big East play. Will Pitino’s squad cement its legacy or fall short? PHOTO CREDIT: Kirby Lee - Imagn ImagesJOIN the Locked On College Basketball Everydayer Club! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the Locked On College Basketball community: https://lockedoncollegebasketball.supercast.com/Join the Locked On College Basketball Discord: https://discord.gg/bsKxDp8QqbFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-college-basketball/Locked On College Basketball TikTok Locked On College Basketball Twitter Locked On College Basketball Instagram Andy Patton Twitter Isaac Schade Twitter Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next.   SupplyHouse Visit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master.  Use promo code S H 5 College for five percent off your first order.   SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. Omaha Steaks Shop proteins you can trust at https://www.Omaha Steaks.com. And right now, get 2 pounds of premium ground beef FREE with orders over $129 using code COLLEGE at checkout. Terms apply. See site for details. Aura Cybersecurity Start your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware.   Protect yourself now.   Wayfair Transform your space with pieces that hold up to real life.  Join Wayfair Rewards today and get five percent back on every purchase.   Head to https://Wayfair.com or shop the Wayfair app for all things home. Every style. Every home. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod  LARINECO Give Larine a try. Right now, Larine Co is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BUYLARINE.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuel Make this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days.  Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.