Rick Pitino doesn’t believe it is a coincidence that in St. John’s three losses, point guard Dylan Darling either didn’t play (Alabama), fouled out with 5:09 left (Iowa State) or was physically limited by an injury (Auburn).

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Before the loss to Auburn , the Red Storm had been plus-100 in Darling’s 111 minutes.

“When he steps on the court, he’s trying to make everybody better,” Pitino said. “I think the key [to the team’s success] is keeping Dylan Darling healthy.”

The Idaho State transfer injured himself in warm-ups before the Auburn game and played just seven minutes.

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