USA Today6d
How a Hawaii newspaper cartoonist predicted Rick Pitino's legendary coaching career
Rick Pitino coached his first game at Hawaii in 1976, under odd circumstances. Before Pitino ever won a game, a newspaper cartoonisted predicted his great career. NCAA probe resulted in Rick ...
Sportskeeda6d
Rick Pitino recalls facing basketball legends like Michael Jordan & Patrick Ewing, meeting Bob Knight & John Calipari at Five-Star basketball camp
St. John's coach Rick Pitino led the Red Storm to a Big East Tournament title and a spot in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, in just his second year in charge of the program. The No. 2 seed Red Storm ...
USA Today6d
How did Rick Pitino end up at St. John's? Former Louisville, Kentucky coach's history
Rick Pitino. John Calipari. Two legendary college basketball coaches and Kentucky national champions will face off Saturday for a spot in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Pitino, who's in ...
The New York Times6d
John Calipari and Rick Pitino have stood the test of time, just not together
The Athletic has live coverage of 2025 Men’s March Madness PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Because time measures history even as it moves on from it, and because college basketball remains perpetually ...
FanSided6d
Rick Pitino refuses to take accountability for biggest blunder of college basketball season
The Johnnies' March Madness run is done in shocking fashion, with a 75-66 loss to the No. 10 seed Arkansas Razorbacks. This was easily the most anticipated matchup of the first weekend — a fated ...
Yahoo! Sports5d
Rick Barnes recaps Tennessee's win over UCLA basketball in NCAA Tournament second round
No. 2 seed Tennessee (29-7) will compete in its third consecutive Sweet 16. The Vols advanced to the 2025 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 after defeating No. 7 seed UCLA (23-11), 67-58, Saturday in the ...
CBSSports.com5d
Rick Pitino defends benching star RJ Luis late in NCAA Tournament loss: 'You already know why he didn't play'
With 4:56 remaining in the second half Saturday and No. 2 seed St. John's trying to stage a comeback from a 13-point deficit against No. 10 seed Arkansas, Red Storm star RJ Luis Jr. hit two free ...
The Indianapolis Star4d
Purdue basketball legend Rick Mount gives Fox announcer Gus Johnson jump shot advice
Purdue basketball legend Rick Mount returned to Mackey Arena on Friday for the first time in nine years to see the Boilermakers take on UCLA. During the first half, Fox announcer Gus Johnson said ...
The Courier-Journal6d
Why did Calipari leave Kentucky? Pitino scandal at Louisville? St. John's-Arkansas ties to Ky.
Kentucky college basketball fans will definitely be tuning into March Madness on Saturday when Rick Pitino's No. 2-seeded St. John's Red Storm takes on John Calipari's No. 10-seeded Arkansas ...
Athlon Sports3d
Rick Pitino Shares Major Injury Updates on Key Players After St. John’s NCAA Tournament Loss
The No. 2 seed St. John's Red Storm entered the NCAA Tournament with high expectations after winning both the Big East regular season and conference tournament titles. However, despite securing ...
Athlon Sports5d
Rick Pitino Sends Emotional Parting Message After Upset Loss in NCAA Tournament
The No. 2 seeded St. John's Red Storm had a remarkable season of resurgence, one that marked a significant turnaround for the program compared to where it had been over the last two decades.
LancasterOnline5d
Rick Pitino named finalist for Naismith Coach of the Year after St. John’s turnaround
NEW YORK — Rick Pitino is one step closer to college basketball’s top national coaching honor. The St. John’s coach was named one of four finalists for Naismith Coach of the Year, joining ...