St. John's basketball team has made history by becoming the first outright back-to-back regular-season champions to also win consecutive Big East Tournament titles. The Red Storm defeated a Connecticut team 75-52, marking a significant turnaround for coach Rick Pitino. The team underwent an extensive rebuild and was led by Masiello, who has been with Pitino for a decade. This is not the first time St. John’s has achieved this feat in the league, but the team's success is attributed to Pitino's leadership. Despite a decrease in revenue sharing, the team remains a significant achievement in the Big East.