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Rick Pitino

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Rival coach says working for Rick Pitino was ‘miserable’

Villanova coach Kevin Willard was forced to clarify some comments he made about how working as one of Rick Pitino’s assistants was a “miserable experience.” Willard garnered attention Saturday after describing his experience as a …

Rick Pitino in a suit

St. John’s had one of the most embarrassing halves ever against UConn

To say that St. John’s had a second half to forget on Wednesday against UConn would be the understatement of the season. No. 15 St. John’s fell behind 41-26 at halftime of the team’s ranked matchup against No. 6 UConn at PeoplesBank …

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Rick Pitino responds to Providence fans after wild fight

St. John’s Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino had a lot to say about what transpired during his team’s game on Saturday against the Providence Friars at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence,  R.I. The game got a lot of attention for …

Rick Pitino with an angry look on his face

Ex-Puerto Rico coach Rick Pitino weighed in on Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance

The polarizing Super Bowl LX halftime show by Bad Bunny continues to be the talk of the town, and St. John’s Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino let everyone know where he stands on it. On Sunday, the 73-year-old Pitino shared his thoughts on the …

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Rick Pitino reveals next goal after winning 900 games

The St. John’s Red Storm’s win against the Xavier Musketeers wasn’t just another ordinary Saturday victory. By thumping the Musketeers to the tune of an 88-83 score at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Red Storm gave Rick …

Rick Pitino at a press conference

Rick Pitino would not raise banner for NBA Cup

The New York Knicks are the 2025 NBA Cup champions after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Despite the title, the Knicks decided not to raise a banner in Madison Square Garden. The Knicks’ decision not to put a …

Rick Pitino at a press conference

Rick Pitino gets brutally honest about facing Kentucky

The No. 22 St. John’s Red Storm had just defeated the DePaul Demon Deacons at Carnesecca Arena in Queens, N.Y., on Tuesday for their third win in a row, but head coach Rick Pitino has a much bigger challenge ahead. The Red Storm are scheduled …

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Bruce Pearl and Rick Pitino make history together with award

Bruce Pearl and Rick Pitino both had outstanding seasons with their respective programs, but there can only be one Associated Press College Basketball Coach of the Year, right? Wrong. Pitino and Pearl on Friday were named co-winners of the AP College …

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Rick Pitino lands star player in transfer portal

Rick Pitino and the St. John’s Red Storm are moving on quickly from their early NCAA Tournament exit and adding new talent to the squad. Former Providence star Bryce Hopkins confirmed Monday that he will transfer to St. John’s for next …

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Woman sitting behind Rick Pitino draws attention

The Pitino family made for a big storyline over the weekend, but there was someone else who was an even bigger focal point of the conversation. On Saturday, Rick Pitino’s St. John’s Red Storm faced Arkansas in the second round of the NCAA …

Rick Pitino with an angry look on his face

Rick Pitino gets testy with reporters after St. John’s loses to Arkansas

Rick Pitino got a little bit crabby with some of the questions he received following his team’s season-ending loss. Pitino and St. John’s got eliminated from the NCAA Tournament on Saturday with an upset 75-66 loss to No. 10 seed …

Tom Izzo at a press conference

Tom Izzo had great quote about the Pitino family

Tom Izzo has spent the past 30 seasons as head coach of the Michigan State Spartans and has been with the program for 42 years in total. Over that span, he’s developed a multitude of friendships and rivalries. He’s also seen a lot of …

Rick Pitino at a press conference

Everyone said the same thing after Rick Pitino, son made March Madness history

Several fans praised the Pitino family on Friday at the expense of the ACC. St. John’s coach Rick Pitino and his son Richard Pitino made March Madness history by becoming the first father-son head coaching duo to win an NCAA Tournament game in …

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Rick Pitino is already taking shots at John Calipari

Rick Pitino may or may not face John Calipari in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, but he’s already getting some subtle shots in at his longtime foe. At a press conference ahead of Thursday’s game between St. John’s and …

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Kentucky watch party went nuts over 1 possible NCAA Tournament matchup

The Kentucky Wildcats’ Selection Sunday watch party went nuts over a potential NCAA Tournament matchup that did not even involve their school. Many fans were very quick to notice the loaded West Regional, which sent 7-seed Kansas, 10-seed …

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Rick Pitino suggests who Indiana should hire as their next head coach

Rick Pitino is going to bat for one potential Indiana Hoosiers head coach candidate. In an appearance on “Pardon My Take” Friday, Pitino touted Chris Beard as his choice as Mike Woodson’s replacement at Indiana. The St. John’s …

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