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St. John’s faces Alabama at Madison Square Garden in its first big test of the season. The Red Storm started 1-0 with a win against unranked Quinnipiac but will face a much better opponent in the No. 15 Crimson Tide on Saturday. Star transfer Ian Jackson had 15 points against Quinnipiac in a bounce-back spot after shaky exhibition games. Will St. John’s prevail over Alabama in an early-season test? Or will the Crimson Tide get the upper hand? Follow the Post’s live updates for the latest college basketball scores, news and more. Subscribe to Sports+ for unlimited access to St. John’s Red Storm coverage If you want the latest news, opinions and exclusive insights, subscribe to Sports+ for unlimited access to St. John’s Red Storm coverage. Subscribers also can sign up for the exclusive, in-depth weekly Inside St. John’s newsletter.