When does St. John's start their Big East schedule?

St. John's begins its Big East schedule on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, against the DePaul Blue Demons.

What is the St. John's vs. DePaul all-time series record?

St. John's leads the all-time series against DePaul, 35-22.

Who are key players to watch for St. John's against DePaul?

Key players for St. John's include Chicago native Bryce Hopkins and guard Ian Jackson, who is showing potential to impact the game.

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Red Storm Opens Big East Play Against DePaul

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Summary

St. John's begins Big East schedule against DePaul on December 16, 2025.
The Red Storm has won the last seven meetings with DePaul by an average of 22 points.
DePaul's metrics are bolstered by a weak non-conference schedule, with key players like C.J. Gunn.

Red Storm Opens Big East Play Against DePaul

The No. 22 St. John's Red Storm is set to begin its Big East conference play against the DePaul Blue Demons on December 16, 2025. St. John's holds a commanding 35-22 all-time series lead and has won the last seven contests against DePaul by an average margin of 22 points. This marks the fourth time in five seasons the Red Storm will open their conference schedule against the Blue Demons at Carnesecca Arena.

Despite St. John's strong recent history against DePaul, the team needs a dominant performance to maintain its metrics before facing Kentucky. Key players like Bryce Hopkins are expected to increase their impact as conference play begins. Meanwhile, DePaul, coached by Chris Holtmann, has struggled this season, ranking 121st in KenPom. Their metrics are somewhat inflated due to a weak non-conference schedule, though they possess capable scorers like C.J. Gunn.