Scenes from Madison Square Garden as the St. John's Red Storm hosted the Providence Friars in a Big East men's basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

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Joel Soriano of the St. John's Red Storm puts up a shot in the second half against Josh Oduro of the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

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Daniss Jenkins of the St. John's Red Storm puts up a shot in the second half against Josh Oduro of the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

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Joel Soriano of the St. John's Red Storm puts up a shot in the second half against the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

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Joel Soriano of the St. John's Red Storm dunks in the second half against Rafael Castro of the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

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Daniss Jenkins of the St. John's Red Storm puts up a shot in the second half against Josh Oduro of the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

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Joel Soriano of the St. John's Red Storm puts up a shot in the second half against the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

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Zuby Ejiofor of the St. John's Red Storm attempts a shot in the second half against the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

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Zuby Ejiofor of the St. John's Red Storm blocks a shot attempt in the first half against Rich Barron of the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

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Daniss Jenkins of the St. John's Red Storm takes a shot during the second half against the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

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Brady Dunlap of the St. John's Red Storm puts up a shot in the second half against the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

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Fans cheer during a game between the St. John's Red Storm and the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 .

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Daniss Jenkins of the St. John's Red Storm controls the ball in the second half against the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

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RJ Luis Jr. of the St. John's Red Storm drives against Devin Carter of the Providence Friars in the second half at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

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Head coach Rick Pitino of the St. John's Red Storm reacts against the Providence Friars during the second half at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

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Joel Soriano of the St. John's Red Storm puts up a shot in the second half against Josh Oduro of the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

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Daniss Jenkins of the St. John's Red Storm takes a shot during the second half against the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Head coach Rick Pitino of the St. John's Red Storm reacts against the Providence Friars during the second half at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Zuby Ejiofor of the St. John's Red Storm dunks against the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

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RJ Luis Jr. of the St. John's Red Storm puts up shot in the second half against Josh Oduro of the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Daniss Jenkins of the St. John's Red Storm controls the ball against the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

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RJ Luis Jr. of the St. John's Red Storm grabs a rebound during the final seconds of a game against the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

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Daniss Jenkins of the St. John's Red Storm reacts late in a game against the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

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RJ Luis Jr. of the St. John's Red Storm grabs a rebound during the final seconds of a game against the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

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RJ Luis Jr. of the St. John's Red Storm grabs a rebound during the final seconds of a game against the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Daniss Jenkins of the St. John's Red Storm reacts late in a game against the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Joel Soriano of the St. John's Red Storm works against Josh Oduro of the Providence Friars late in the first half at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

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Joel Soriano of the St. John's Red Storm works against Josh Oduro of the Providence Friars late in the first half at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

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Joel Soriano and Nahiem Alleyne of the St. John's Red Storm defend against Josh Oduro of the Providence Friars during the first half at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

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RJ Luis Jr. of the St. John's Red Storm dunks the ball in the first half against the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Head coach Rick Pitino of the St. John's Red Storm reacts in the first half against the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

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Brady Dunlap of the St. John's Red Storm reacts after a basket with teammate Daniss Jenkins during the first half against the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

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