Rick Pitino turned St. John's

How Rick Pitino turned St. John's into a national title contender
From a middling Big East team to their first outright title in 40 years, here's how the Red Storm have emerged as contenders.
Rick Pitino Heaps Praise on St. John’s Students, Alumni After Clenching Big East Title
The Red Storm clinched the Big East regular-season title three months after Mr. Carneseca died just short of his 100 th birthday. When Mr. Pitino was hired at St. John’s he vowed to return the program to the elite level it enjoyed in the 1980s under Mr. Carneseca, who compiled 526 wins over two different stints at St. John’s.
St. John's Rick Pitino makes salary claim that will 'make agent kill' him
St. John's basketball coach Rick Pitino says he's not leaving New York. Pitino says one reason why is because they are overpaying him.
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St. John's and Rick Pitino 'meant to be together'
That's the way university president Rev. Brian A. Shanley feels. He calls Rick Pitino ''a magician. He's a genius."
"Kentucky of the East": 2x National Champ Rick Pitino lauds St. John's fans amid historic season
Following the No. 7-ranked St. John’s' 89-75 victory over UConn Huskies on Sunday, Rick Pitino took the opportunity to praise the Red Storm fans for their passion and dedication.
Rick Pitino makes Division I basketball history with St. John’s Big East title
Rick Pitino made college basketball history with his latest championship as St. John's squad secured a share of the Big East title.
St. John's Head Coach Rick Pitino Admits He's Overpaid
St. John's head coach Rick Pitino is gearing up for another NCAA Tournament run. St. John's leads the Big East with a 17-2 conference record and a 26-4 overall record heading into its final regular season game against Marquette on March 8.
Rick Pitino knows anything can happen in March Madness with St. John’s — even worst-case scenario
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Rick Pitino's latest coaching stop continues making history in rankings, record
St. John's latest men's basketball accomplishment begs the question: Where was Rick Pitino in January of 1991? The answer: ...
What does Rick Pitino think of once-rival Indiana basketball? 'One of the premium programs'
Rick Pitino led his No. 7 St. John's team past Butler to clinch a share of the Big East crown. So, what does he think of his ...
Rick Pitino transforms St. John's: 24 numbers behind Red Storm's revival under Hall of Fame coach
St. John's is going to make its fifth NCAA Tournament appearance in the last 25 years, and should do much more damage.
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St. John's' Rick Pitino Praises UConn Fans: 'Kentucky Of The East'
Ahead of the battle, Pitino compared UConn fans to fans from another enormous college basketball program. "Connecticut’s the Kentucky of the East,” Pitino said, per Zagsblogs’ Adam Zagoria.
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BOZICH | Louisville positioned to face Calipari, Indiana, Kentucky, Pitino early in NCAA run
It's not an unreasonable concept. Only a week ago, ESPN bracket maven Joe Lunardi had Calipari and Arkansas on track to play ...
Rick Pitino vs. Dan Hurley head-to-head record: Comparing St. John's, UConn coaches
Here's how head coaches Rick Pitino and Dan Hurley stack up against each other entering Sunday's St. John's vs. UConn men's ...
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Rick Pitino’s 2nd-Season Success Continues as He’s Built St. John’s Into a Potential NCAA Tournament Power
In a city where sports legends are born, Rick Pitino has once again proven himself a master builder, transforming St. John’s ...