St. John's Faces Baylor in Bahamas Championship

No. 22 St. John's will face No. 13 Baylor in the Baha Mar Hoops Championship in Nassau, Bahamas, marking a significant challenge for St. John's after an undefeated 4-0 start to their season. Under coach Rick Pitino, St. John's has shown strong performance, notably defeating New Mexico, but now faces a formidable opponent in Baylor, which is a Big 12 powerhouse and a potential Final Four team. Baylor, with elite transfers like Norchad Omier and Jeremy Roach, has rebounded from an early defeat by Gonzaga and showcased their offensive prowess against Tarleton State. Both teams have strong non-conference records from the previous season, with Baylor finishing 24-11 and St. John's at 20-13. The game is seen as a statement opportunity for St. John's to prove their capability against top-tier teams. The winner of this match will proceed to face either Virginia or Tennessee in the championship game.