St. John's University

St. John's University is a participant in the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. The university's basketball team has garnered recent attention due to its performance in the tournament. Specifically, they achieved a notable victory against Kansas with a buzzer-beating layup by Dylan Darling. This win propelled them further into the tournament. Furthermore, St. John's has re-entered the top 10 of the AP Top 25 rankings, indicating a resurgence in their performance and a higher level of national recognition. Their forward, Bryce Hopkins, was involved in a play against Duke's Cameron Boozer. These recent events highlight St. John's University's current relevance in the landscape of college basketball and their competitive standing within the NCAA tournament.