St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino stated that the decision of when Deivon Smith will return to play will be up to the players, following Smith’s benching for improper behavior. Smith did not play in the recent game against Harvard at the team’s discretion, and his status for the next game against Kansas State remains uncertain. Pitino emphasized the importance of teaching his players to embody the values of selflessness and caring for each other as part of becoming a St. John’s man.
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