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The waiting is almost over. The most anticipated St. John’s season in a quarter-century tips off Monday night in Queens.

After weeks of hype, plenty of accolades and lofty projections, Rick Pitino and his Johnnies are back to build on a breakthrough campaign.

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It all gets underway against MAAC favorite Quinnipiac at Carnesecca Arena, one of only five games the Red Storm will play on campus this season. St. John’s begins year three of the Pitino era with enormously high hopes, a new-look roster and the highest preseason ranking — fifth in the Associated Press poll

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