Best of NCAA Tournament on WFAN: St. John's advances to Sweet 16 | The Carton Show with Chris McMonigle

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Rick Pitino looked at the camera and said 'they don't think we can shoot' during St. John's intense NCAA Tournament game.

The episode opens with a recap of St. John's intense, physical victory over Kansas in the NCAA Tournament. The hosts highlight Rick Pitino's mid-game interview where he claimed the opposition didn't respect St. John's shooting. They praise players like Zuby Ejiofor for his all-around performance and the team's suffocating defense. The analysis delves into the game's tense final minutes, where St. John's nearly blew a 14-point lead. Bryce Hopkins' three-pointer to extend the lead to four points is identified as a critical, underrated play. The story of Dylan Darling's game-winning layup is detailed, including Pitino's account of allowing Darling to call his own play despite having zero points. The hosts then look ahead to the Sweet 16 matchup against Duke, discussing the historical significance, travel logistics, and high ticket prices. They note the concentration of power conference teams in the Sweet 16 and debate whether the tournament is better with favorites advancing. The conversation shifts to New York Giants running back Cam Scataboo, who made controversial comments dismissing CTE. The hosts debate whether to hold athletes to intellectual standards, with Carton arguing Scataboo is a 'dingbat' who should be given a pass. Later, Carton humorously introduces an 'Aztec death whistle' he purchased. The episode concludes with promotions for Fanatics Fest and a tease about Mets owner Steve Cohen.

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St. John's survives a late scare, with shooting, pressure, and all-court effort shaping the next test.

St. John's' win plays less like a clean finish than a test of nerve, opening with physical edge and ending with a late lead suddenly under pressure. The episode gives proper weight to the three-point shooting that has steadied St.

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You want to know whether St. John's late scare was a warning sign or the kind of pressure that hardens a tournament team.

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