St. John's basketball is experiencing a resurgence under head coach Rick Pitino, bringing excitement back to the Queens community for the first time since the early 1990s. With the team ranked fifth in the nation, anticipation is high as they prepare to face Alabama this Saturday. This revitalization follows a historic 2024-25 season, and fans are optimistic that the team will continue to build on this momentum, making it an exciting time for college basketball in New York.