St. John’s Red Storm vs. Kansas Jayhawks: NCAA Tournament Second Round Showdown

St. John’s Red Storm vs. Kansas Jayhawks: NCAA Tournament Second Round Showdown

St. John’s Red Storm will face off against the Kansas Jayhawks in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in San Diego. The Red Storm, with a record of 29-6, have been dominant in Big East play with a 21-2 record. They average 81.5 points per game and have a strong margin of victory of 12.0 points.

On the other hand, the Jayhawks have a 24-10 record, with a 13-7 record in Big 12 play. They excel in rebounding, averaging 35.9 rebounds per game. Kansas shoots 45.2% from the field, which is higher than the percentage St. John’s allows to its opponents. The Jayhawks are led by Tre White, who averages 13.8 points per game.

Zuby Ejiofor is a key player for the Red Storm, averaging 16.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.2 blocks per game. St. John’s has been on a hot streak, winning 9 of their last 10 games. They have been averaging 74.4 points per game during this stretch.

In the last 10 games, the Jayhawks have a 5-5 record, averaging 69.2 points per game. Meanwhile, the Red Storm have been on a roll with a 9-1 record, averaging 74.4 points per game. This matchup promises to be an exciting clash between two talented teams in the NCAA Tournament.