This year the program has finally put itself into position to be a postseason-caliber team. This is the first major step in the right direction following Mike Jarvis era, when scandals and players getting arrested ultimately culminated his dismissal during the 2003-2004 season. That season was also the worst ever by St. John's standards, where the team posted a 6-21 record.

St. John's hired Norm Roberts following the 03-04 season, in an effort to pick up the pieces of this once storied program after the Jarvis era. Roberts has turned out to be an excellent choice after his under-manned teams beat two ranked opponents in his first two seasons as coach. He also got back on the recruiting trail and has recently gone back to its hometown of New York City to pick up some local prospects.

Now in his third year, which he has been given enough time to establish a decent club and has, the team is facing expectations for the first time since his arrival. Coach Roberts and the team would like to maintain a winning record (12-15 last season) and make the Big East tournament for the first time in four years.

Led by seniors Daryll Hill and Lamont Hamilton, this team stands a fair chance to achieve coach Roberts' goals and has a big chance of exceeding them.