Dominance and humility paved the way for the Johnnies to claim the Big East regular-season and tournament titles in the same season for first time in 39 years.

But it would be many years before it was used to describe the NCAA Tournament.

From FGCU's "Dunk City" to St. Peters and Doug Edert, here's a look at some of the most unexpected March Madness runs.

Marquette took a 37-35 lead into halftime, but St. Johns exploded for 44 points in the second half en route to a 79-63 win in ...

The win over Marquette put St. John's  in the Big East Tournament championship game for the first time since 2000.

St. John's's Zuby Ejiofor (24) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Marquette ...

Walter Berry was thrilled to see Luis join him in St. John’s history as the program’s first Big East Player of the Year in 39 years. Berry had been the last Johnnie to win it, back in 1986.

Get real-time Men's College Basketball coverage and scores as Marquette Golden Eagles takes on St. John's Red Storm. We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, expert picks and recaps on ...

Zuby Ejiofor scored 23 of his career-high 33 points in the second half as top-seeded St. John's pulled away for a 79-63 ...

Zuby Ejiofor had 33 points, the most for a St. John's player in Big East Tournament history, as the Red Storm reached the ...

The Golden Eagles head into Selection Sunday at 23-10 after losing to St. John's in the Big East tournament semifinals.