Last Time St. John’s Made the Final Four

St. John's head coach Rick Pitino in action during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgetown, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

The last time St. Johnโ€™s made the Final Four was 1985. The Red Storm lost to Georgetown, 77-59, in the national semifinal. Both teams were No. 1 seeds.

St. Johnโ€™s Final Four History

St. Johnโ€™s has reached the Final Four twice (1952 and 1985). However, the Red Storm have made the Elite Eight six times, with the latest dating back to 1999:

  • 1951
  • 1952
  • 1979
  • 1985
  • 1991
  • 1999

The Red Storm were a NCAA Tournament runner-up during the 1952 title game, when Kansas defeated St. Johnโ€™s, 80-63.

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