St. Johns finally gets the Ruben Prey theyve…
The model of Ruben Prey that St. John’s was anticipating finally arrived in the second half.
After being restricted by foul bother in the opening half, the 6-foot-10 junior produced 9 factors, eight rebounds and two blocks over the ultimate 20 minutes of No. 13 St. John’s 90-59 rout of Colgate at Carnesecca Arena.
“I thought he was the Ruben of last year, where he was just flying all over the place,” coach Rick Pitino said. “He did a really good job of just constantly moving on offense and defense, where he really hasn’t been doing that.”
After serving as Zuby Ejiofor’s backup the past two seasons, Prey got here in this 12 months as the starter. He began slowly, but carried out better Sunday against Iona, and he actually discovered his sport in the second half Wednesday by making an influence at both ends of the ground.
Colgate’s Josh Ahayere, left, fouls St. John’s Ruben Prey during an NCAA school basketball sport in the Queens borough of New York, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. AP Photo/Seth Wenig
“I knew after my first half — after having two fouls, so I wouldn’t play anymore in the first half — I knew I had 20 minutes to go. So why not use all my energy in the second half?” Prey said. “Obviously as a player, you always want to perform well. So having a good second half means something. But now it’s focusing on Sunday against Syracuse and having a good game against them.”
Babacar Sane returned after lacking the Iona sport with an ankle injury. The ahead had 9 factors and six rebounds off the bench in 16 minutes. He threw down an spectacular comply with slam late in the second half, showcasing his elite athleticism. Sane blew a kiss to the crowd after the dunk.
Freshman heart Theo Edema (foot) was held out. Pitino expects him to play Sunday against Syracuse. … Five-star wing Malachi Jordan of Prolific Prep (Fla.) signed with St. John’s on Wednesday — the first day high college prospects had been ready to signal with faculties.
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