Deivon Smith, who has been battling a bruised right shoulder, talked his way into the lineup during St. John’s 79-51 blowout win over Seton Hall.
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“I wasn’t gonna play him because he said he couldn’t shoot, and he said, ‘Coach, I want to go,’ ” Pitino said. “He said that to me. And I was surprised. The trainer and I both made a decision he wouldn’t play, but I thought it’d be good for him to get out there and run because he hasn’t practiced and play little bit. It’ll set him up for Wednesday’s game.”
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