There is no denying that home advantage is a real phenomenon in sports. When it comes to Division I men’s basketball, that can make all the difference, after you factor in player fatigue, travel time, and, most importantly, home crowd advantage. In an attempt to give the underdog a chance, the NCAA started placing games at neutral venues. However, in a somewhat unique case, also considering last season’s record, Rick Pitino’s St. John’s side could have a slight advantage later on…
College Basketball Insider, Jon Rothstein, believes, “If St. John’s can be the #1 seed in the East region, which means it would have to have a comparable season, like it did last year. Maybe a little better. St. John’s would play first and second-round games in Philadelphia. And it would then play Sweet 16 a