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)
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)
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)
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 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)
New Mexico guard Donovan Dent, left, dribbles against St. John's guard RJ Luis Jr. (12) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)