Ian Jackson delivers performance St. John's needed in March Madness win
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Ian Jackson played a key role off the bench, scoring 10 points and defending Kansas star Darryn Peterson, helping St. John’s secure a 67-65 victory and advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999.
- Both Zuby Ejiofor and coach Rick Pitino emphasized Jackson’s importance to the team, highlighting his impact as a Bronx native and transfer from North Carolina.
- St. John’s overcame two controversial officiating calls that went against them during the game but still managed to hold on for the win.
- The team achieved back-to-back 30-win seasons for the first time since the mid-1980s and set a season high with 21 three-pointers over two NCAA Tournament games.
- Rick Pitino reached a coaching milestone by becoming the fifth Division I coach to win 30 games in 10 different seasons, joining elite company with coaches like Mike Krzyzewski and Roy Williams.
