Rick Pitino delivers his St. Johns senior night…
Rick Pitino is looking on the fan base to make St. John’s senior night a memorable night.
Multiple instances since Saturday’s rout of Villanova, the Hall of Fame coach has said the seniors deserve a full home, but the projected crowd at the moment leaves one thing to be desired.
“People have to come out for Zuby, what he’s given to the university; people have to come out,” Pitino said Monday forward of Tuesday’s assembly with Georgetown. “If you’re a real fan, come out, honor the seniors.”
Currently, just over 13,000 tickets are out.
St. John’s (23-6, 16-2) has drawn properly at the Garden, but weekday video games have been tough.
Rick Pitino reacts during the St. John’s win over Villanova on Feb. 28. Robert Sabo for the NY Post
The win over Villanova was a sellout, and the earlier home sport against Creighton also drew 19,328. Those have been both Saturdays.
The highest-attended weekday sport was Feb. 9, against Xavier, when attendance was 14,512.
Zuby Ejiofor reacts after hitting a 3-pointer during the St. John’s win over Villanova on Feb. 28. Robert Sabo for the NY Post
“No excuses,” Pitino said.
Asked what would make him blissful, Pitino said 19,500.
“It’s senior night,” he said. “I think it’s a special thing.”
Along with Ejiofor, seniors Oziyah Sellers, Bryce Hopkins, Dillon Mitchell and Handje Tamba will probably be honored.
It figures to be a memorable night, particularly for Ejiofor.
“If you ask all the guys in the locker room, they’re all saying that I will cry. So now, I’m definitely not crying,” Ejiofor said. “I know it’s going to be emotional. My family is going to be there. It’s a special moment. Just seeing my teammates out there as well, one final go-around at this for the regular season. “It will be a lot more special coming out with the victory and going to Seton Hall [on Friday] and coming out with the win as well.”
Mitchell didn’t follow Monday due to an sickness.
Pitino said he’s possible to play.
St. John’s dropped three spots in the Associated Press ballot, from No. 15 to No. 18, after the lopsided loss to No. 4 UConn and ensuing blowout win over Villanova.
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