Big East Player of the Year RJ Luis poured in 20 points and collected seven rebounds to lead St. John's to a stress-free, 78-57 win over Butler in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals. Aaron Scott splashed three triples on his way to 15 points. Kadary Richmond flirted with a triple double with 15 points, nine assists and eight rebounds.

Entering the conference tournament the top four seeds in the Big East — St. John’s, Creighton, Connecticut, and Marquette — are considered locks to be in the field. Xavier r