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LAS VEGAS — Dylan Darling only logged seven minutes due to a hamstring injury on Wednesday.

The only true point guard on the roster was on the bench most of a disappointing 85-74 loss to No. 21 Auburn in which St. John’s was outscored by 17 points over the final 9:53.

Darling tried to gut it out late, but was not effective. It was uncertain when he suffered the injury.

Coach Rick Pitino was unsure of the severity of the hamstring issue. Darling already missed the loss to No. 8 Alabama due to a calf strain.

The No. 14 Red Storm clearly missed him. The Johnnies entered the day plus-10

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