Rising junior guard Ian Jackson of St. John's men's basketball will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Mets game against the Marlins on Thursday night. This event features Jackson and teammate Ruben Prey, with Jackson taking the mound at approximately 7:00 p.m. The pair are among five returners from a historic season in which St. John's captured both the BIG EAST Regular Season and Tournament Championships. Jackson's performance included averaging 9.4 points over 36 games, while Prey contributed solidly across 37 games.

By the Numbers
  • Ian Jackson averaged 9.4 points per game and ranked second on the team with 49 made three-pointers.
  • Ruben Prey averaged 4.3 points and had a 62.5% shooting percentage from three-point range.
State of Play
  • St. John's basketball team returns five players from last season.
  • The team boasts a highly ranked recruiting class featuring Quinn Ellis, Babacar Sane, and Baylor transfer Tounde Yessoufou.
What's Next

Fans can look forward to seeing both Jackson and Prey in action again during the upcoming 2026-27 season, as the team aims to build on its recent successes.

Bottom Line

This ceremonial pitch highlights the connection between St. John's sports and the broader New York sports community while setting the stage for an exciting upcoming basketball season.