The set-up: The 14-17 Georgetown Hoyas went 5-13 in Big East games this season and as the 9th seed will play the 13-18 St. John's Red Storm, who are the 8th seed, after going 7-11. Remember the days when a Georgetown-St. John's matchup (Big John vs, Louie) was a big deal?

Georgetown: The Hoyas closed the regular season with a 26-point home loss to Villanova (the team's fifth in a row!), a game in which Georgetown shot 36.2 percent, including 4-of-15 from beyond the arc. Let's not mention the 20 turnovers! The Hoyas would now need a miracle to avoid a second straight sub-.500 record (Hoyas were 15-18 last season). Embattled head coach John Thompson III said in a recent statement to ESPN.com, "First and foremost, our fans are terrific and have been terrific. They've experienced some good times with us, and now, with the stretch we are having, I understand their frustration. There is no one more frustrated than I am. We are accustomed to winning. I know that our players and staff are working hard and playing hard. No one cares more about this program and tradition than I do." A pair of 6-5 seniors have really been the only players Georgetown has been able to count on this season. Pryor (18.1 & 5.0) is a graduate transfer from Robert Morris and Peak (16.0-3.8-3.5) is capping his best season, after a four years at the school.

St. John's: The Red Storm enter having lost four of five, with their only win in that span being a six-point home victory over Georgetown (Hoyas won by 26 points in D.C.) St. John's has allowed at least 80 points in five straight games and ranks 305th nationally in points allowed (78.0) entering Tuesday's contest. A trio of guards lead Chris Mullins' team, Ponds (17.6 & 4.5), LoVett (16.4 & 3.8 APG) and Ahmed (13.4 & 5.6).

The pick: Again, this is no longer the Big John vs. Louis days of competing sweaters (are you too young to remember?) but it's still the Big East tourney and expect a close hard-fought game with the Under being a 10* play.