Hey, college basketball. Don’t look now, but the great Rick Pitino is at it again.
Don’t look now, but there’s an oldie but goodie at the top of the Big East Conference college basketball standings. St. John’s is 16-3 overall and 7-1 in the Big East. The St. John’s coach: Rick Pitino.
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Pitino: First-place St. John's climbing 'where it needs to be'
St. John's hasn't played No. 10 Marquette or No. 19 UConn ... the way they fight." Red Storm coach Rick Pitino The Red Storm's three losses were by a combined five points -- one on a 3-pointer ...
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Rick Pitino's decision to use Deivon Smith despite shoulder injury seems a bit odd
After indicating on Friday that Deivon Smith wouldn't play against Seton Hall because of a sprained right shoulder and adding that he wouldn't use a player experiencing pain, Rick Pitino had Smith on the court for 17 minutes in a blowout win.
Rick Pitino's 'guarantee' for St. John's program is right on schedule
Rebuilding once-great programs is what Pitino has been doing for his entire career and his second seasons have typically been marked by quantum leaps.
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$45 Million National Coach’s Unpredicted Breakthrough Prolongs UConn and Dan Hurley’s Agony
It’s a late winter night, the crowd is buzzing, and two of college basketball’s fiercest coaches are facing off. The post $45 Million National Coach’s Unpredicted Breakthrough Prolongs UConn and Dan Hurley’s Agony appeared first on EssentiallySports.
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Pitino has St. John's back atop Big East
NEW YORK — In his second season on the job, Rick Pitino is at it again ... St. John's hasn't played No. 10 Marquette or No. 19 UConn yet, with two meetings still scheduled against each one.
St. John’s returns to top 25 rankings after perfect week
Rick Pitino’s first-place Johnnies returned to the national rankings after another perfect week, slotting in at No. 20. It is their highest spot in the top 25 since the 2014-15 season. That was also the last time St. John’s reached the main draw of the NCAA Tournament.
Pitino: First-place St. John's climbing 'where it needs to be'
Riding the program's best start in 39 years, No. 20 St. John's regained sole possession of first place in the Big East by rallying past Xavier 79-71 in overtime.
Elite defenses clash as Xavier visits No. 20 St. John's
The long climb back to national relevance has finally ended for No. 20 St. John's. But Rick Pitino and the Red Storm are nowhere near satisfied. St. John's will look
Seton Hall drops 4th straight to No. 10 Marquette as season continues to spiral downward
Another night and another Big East game where Seton Hall was badly over-matched.
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No. 20 St. John's rallies past Xavier 79-71 in overtime behind Ejiofor and Richmond
They have won six straight and 12 of 13 in their second season under Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino. Returning to ... a half-game ahead of No. 10 Marquette. RJ Luis Jr. scored all 16 of his ...
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Does UConn men's basketball team remain on David Borges' AP Top 25 ballot after loss to Xavier?
After 'frustrating' week, does the UConn men's basketball team stay on Dave Borges' Associated Press Top 25 ballot?