New Mexico head coach Richard Pitino stands on the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
New Mexico forward Mustapha Amzil (22) celebrates scoring during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
St. John's forward Ruben Prey (17), right, attempts to score against New Mexico forward Atiki Ally Atiki (6), left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
St. John's head coach Rick Pitino stands on the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against New Mexico, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
St. John's head coach Rick Pitino, center, stands on the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against New Mexico, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
New Mexico head coach Richard Pitino, center, stands on the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
St. John's guard RJ Luis Jr. (12), left, attempts to shoot the ball against New Mexico forward Atiki Ally Atiki (6), right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
St. John's guard RJ Luis Jr. (12), left, dribbles the ball against New Mexico guard Donovan Dent (2), right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)