St. John’s defense put the squeeze on standout Seton Hall wing Isaiah Coleman, who tallied 11 points and six boards but shot just 1-of-12 from the field. A bad game for the Hall got worse when starting guard Chaunce Jenkins (11.3 ppg) limped off the court shortly before halftime and did not return due to a hamstring injury.

Rick Pitino was right. The extra spotlight Saturday didn’t bother Kadary Richmond, even as Seton Hall fans inside Prudential Center booed him every time he touched the ball against his former team. Signs from the Pirates student section taunted Richmond.

Kadary Richmond was booed during introductions. He was booed every time he touched the basketball. And in the end, Richmond went for 12 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds to help lead St. John’s to a 79-51 blowout victory over his former team in Prudential Center since transferring from Seton Hall last spring.