Players Era Festival game thread: St. John’s men’s basketball vs. Auburn

St. John’s got their much-needed win to boost their resume in their 96-81 rout of Baylor yesterday. They will have the chance to pick up another strong win on Wednesday when they take on No. 21 Auburn in their last of three games at the Players’ Era Festival in Las Vegas.

This is the game thread for Wednesday’s St. John’s men’s basketball matchup against Auburn in the Players’ Era Festival. Please be respectful in the comment section and do not share any illegal streams of today’s game.

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Game information

Who: No. 14 St. John’s Red Storm (4-2) vs. No. 21 Auburn Tigers (5-2)

When: Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 8:00 p.m. Eastern/5:00 p.m. Pacific

Where: Michelob Ultra Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada

TV: truTV and HBO Max

Radio:ESPN New York 880 / 1050

Series History: Auburn won their only meeting with St. John’s in the second round of the 1986 NCAA Tournament, 81-65.

KenPom Predicted Score: St. John’s to win, 87-81 (70 percent chance of St. John’s win)

Pregame links

• Oziyah Sellers thriving from 3-point range after Rick Pitino’s challenge — Zach Braziller, New York Post
• ‘Devastation’ of St. John’s basketball players was biggest motivation in Baylor win — Kevin Connelly, Storm The Paint
• Players Era tournament under fire for baffling format: ‘Too goofy’ — Matt Ehalt, New York Post