Welcome to the game thread for tonight’s St. John’s men’s basketball matchup versus Bryant. Please be respectful in the comment section and do not share any illegal streams of today’s game.

Former St. John’s player Rafael Pinzón makes his return to Queens on Wednesday night. The Arecibo, Puerto Rico native attended Long Island Lutheran alongside Andre Curbelo before playing two seasons with the Red Storm, from 2021 to 2023, averaging 4.9 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 32 games played and two starts across two seasons.

After Mike Anderson was fired in March 2023, Pinzón entered the transfer portal and committed to Bryant. Last season, he averaged 13.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.7 assists while shooting 41% from the field and 35.4% from three in 33 games and four starts.

Pinzón is now leading the Bulldogs in scoring in his senior season, averaging 19.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists while shooting 45.3% from the field and an incredible 52.6% from three, which ranks ninth-best in the nation.

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Game information

Who: St. John’s Red Storm (7-2) vs. Bryant Bulldogs (6-5)

When: Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 7:00 p.m.

Where: Carnesecca Arena, Jamaica, New York

TV: CBS Sports Network

Radio: Learfield

Tickets: Ticketmaster

Series History: St. John’s won their only previous meeting with Bryant on December 23, 2009, defeating the Bulldogs by a score of 80-44 at Carnesecca Arena

KenPom Predicted Score: St. John’s wins 88-68 (97 percent chance of win)

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