For weeks, Rick Pitino was adamant that an offensive leap was in there.
St. John’s was a greater capturing crew than it had proven. There was ample room for enchancment.
Now that Deivon Smith is wholesome, it’s starting to occur. Sunday, Connecticut performed off the Tenth-ranked Johnnies from deep — and so they paid for it, St. John’s capturing at the very least 42 % (8-for-19) from distance for the second straight recreation.
Look no additional than Smith’s return to well being for this current soar. The jet-quick lead guard is sort of inconceivable to remain in entrance of. He’s the first-place Johnnies’ greatest 3-point shooter at 39.1 %. He makes others round him higher.
