According to the official St. John's press release, approximately $25 million is earmarked for multiple full‑court gymnasia, hydro‑therapy pools, advanced video‑analysis suites, nutrition and lounge spaces, and community gathering areas designed to foster team unity.

The matchup puts St. John's coach Rick Pitino against his former school and player in Kentucky coach Mark Pope.

The Red Storm will look very different next season, but one national writer says that an impressive offseason is a sign that they will be back, and perhaps stronger than ever, to defend their Big East crown.