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St. John's Red Storm men's basketball team represents St. John's University, located in Queens, New York. The team participates in the Big East Conference, of which it is a founding member. As of the end of the 2023â24 season, St. John's ranked ninth all-time among NCAA Division I teams with 1,942 total wins. St. John's has appeared in 31 NCAA tournaments, most recently qualifying as Big East tournament champion in 2025. St. John's best finish in the NCAA tournament came in 1952, when the team, then known as the Redmen, made their first trip to the Final Four and were NCAA runners-up. St. John's made its second and most recent Final Four appearance in 1985. St. John's is coached by Rick Pitino.