Hour 1: St. John’s Survives Kansas and Sets Up a Heavyweight Duke Showdown

St. John’s looked headed for disaster before delivering one of the program’s biggest wins in decades, and Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber break down every twist from the dramatic victory over Kansas. From late-game panic to full-on euphoria, they dig into why this wasn’t just a thrilling finish, but a defining moment for Rick Pitino’s turnaround of the Red Storm.

They spotlight Dylan Darling’s fearless game-winner, Bryce Hopkins’ enormous late three, and the calm Pitino projected as Kansas erased a double-digit lead. Evan and Tiki also get into the coaching decisions, the emotional reaction from St. John’s fans, and what this escape could mean with Duke waiting next in a massive Sweet 16 matchup.