NJSIAA North 1, Non-Public A Sectional Final - Seton Hall Prep vs. Bergen Catholic, at Franklin High School in Somerset, NJ on Monday, March 9, 2026

The top-seeded Crusaders made a late push to secure their second consecutive North Non-Public A sectional title.

We're betting on AJ Staton-McCray in our St. John's vs Seton Hall predictions and picks for college basketball action on Friday, March 6.

Champ Week is rapidly approaching, and these five potential bid thieves could cost bubble teams an NCAA Tournament spot.

Boys Basketball: NJSIAA North 1, Non-Public A Sectional Final - Seton Hall Prep vs. Bergen Catholic, at Franklin High School in Somerset, NJ on Monday, March 9, 2026

3 thoughts, 3 quotes as the Pirates brought the fight with their backs to the wall

It’s a rivalry renewed at the Prudential Center on Friday night. St. John’s travels across the Hudson River to play Seton Hall Pirates, as Rick Pitino’s group is a moderate 4.5-point favorite at bet365 Sportsbook.

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5 takeaways as the Pirates ended the regular season with a great atmosphere but a familiar problem

St. John’s were ranked lucky No. 13 in the AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll, moving up five spots following wins over Georgetown and Seton Hall. The Red Storm were also 13th in this week’s USA Today Coaches Poll.