The offensive overhaul that St. John’s has had this season is almost as complete as it is unprecendented. The team that was 302nd in the nation in offensive efficiency last year currently stands 94th in the nation. They’ve cracked 90 six times, hit 100 once, and even put up 76 against Butler’s defense that just held Villanova to 58. Dignity and some since of history kept the Red Storm off the court after that particular win, but it marked the point where they probably ceased to be some sort of Big East punchline and left DePaul far behind. With Xavier’s roster fairly well sorted until The Return, there’s not a lot to debate but the best way to deploy the guys who will be playing.
Roster(de)bating: Stopping St. John’s guards