St. John's men’s basketball earns No. 13 ranking in AP Top 25 poll

St. John's men's basketball team is ranked No. 13 in the AP Top 25 preseason poll as of October 19, 2026. This marks the first time the program has been ranked in back-to-back preseason polls since the early 1990s. Coming off consecutive Big East titles and a Sweet 16 appearance, St. John's has a notable transfer class that includes Tounde Yessoufou and Keyshawn Hall. The team has secured two preseason victories and will face No. 7 Texas in their final exhibition on October 25.

• 5:26 PMYahoo Sports — St. John’s men’s basketball enters at No. 13 in AP Top 25 preseason poll