But FOX shut it down due to a so-called “footprint clause” which make games in their states FOX properties. “Unfortunately the FOX agreement prevented [St. John’s] from playing in the CBS Classic,” said a source close to St. John’s leadership.

"I do feel like some people do have a clutch gene in them, yes . . . I think I do have a little bit of clutch in myself," Hopkins said.

St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino got his 900th win against his son, Richard, and Xavier which vaulted him into the Top 25.

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The NCAA recognizes Pitino with only 777 wins after stripping him of 123 because of infractions at Louisville. Bob Knight had 899 victories, but is credited with 902 by the NCAA because three losses were later ruled forfeits as punishment for program violations by Indiana opponents.

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