Pitino-Self collide as St. John’s eyes second-round clash with Kansas
St. John’s (No. 5) advances to a second-round duel with Kansas (No. 4) after beating Northern Iowa in the first round, led by Zuby Ejiofor’s 14 points and 11 rebounds. Bryce Hopkins sparked the offense with multiple 3s, while Kansas faced early foul trouble for Flory Bidunga. The matchup also features a high-profile Pitino–Self coaching showdown as the Madness continues.