Tommy Lloyd and Arizona are not scared to schedule tough non-conference opponents. That remains true with the latest announcement regarding the Wildcats' schedule next season. They will play St. John’s at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 5. Two of the best teams in college basketball will go head-to-head in the most historic arena of all time. The two teams will also play a return game in Phoenix in the 2027-28 season. St.John’s Is Back NEWS: Arizona and St. John's will meet on December 5th at MSG as part of the Hall-of-Fame Series, according to multiple sources. Return game in Phoenix in 2027-28. https://t.co/sBqXMo8s5h — Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) April 30, 2026 Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino has revived the St. John’s program to what it once was. The team is coming off a great season, finishing 30-7 and narrowly losing to Duke in the Sweet 16. Pitino is somewhat synonymous with the Wildcats.…