Rick Pitino is being clear about St. John’s game against Villanova.
Saturday evenings tend to be pretty hectic. This past Wednesday, a tough loss against Connecticut halted Villanova’s winning streak at 13 games, which now emphasizes the importance of their upcoming match at Madison Square Garden. The 15th-ranked St. John’s team in the Big East leads the standings, facing off against Kevin Willard’s Wildcats, currently in […]
Rick Pitino evasive about wearing white suit for St. John’s game
Will He or Won’t He? Rick Pitino has chosen not to disclose what he might wear to the upcoming “whiteout” game against Villanova at the Garden on Saturday. Typically, such events see coaches donning white suits. However, Pitino seems to be wrestling with the idea of moving on from a disappointing 32-point defeat against Connecticut. […]
Rick Pitino thinks Dylan Darling is the most dependable player for St. John’s.
Rick Pitino Recognizes Key Players Amid Season Challenges About a year ago, Rick Pitino named Zuby Ejiofor the most valuable player, with RJ Lewis Jr. being the standout player and Cadary Richmond as the most crucial player. This week, Pitino faced a similar situation due to injury concerns. He once again praised Ejiofor as the […]
St. John’s beats Xavier in overtime for a landmark win for Rick Pitino
Ejiofor Shines in St. John’s Overtime Victory Zuby Ejiofor didn’t leave much to chance during the game. After a quieter second half, he decided to take control. Ejiofor scored on his very first touch in overtime, netting six of his total 25 points, and helped 17th-ranked St. John’s secure a close 87-82 win against Xavier […]
Rick Pitino advocates for the inclusion of foul calls in the NCAA coach’s challenge rule
Pitino Advocates for Changes to NCAA Coaching Challenge Rules Rick Pitino, head coach of St. John’s, is pushing for adjustments to the NCAA’s coaches’ challenge system, specifically to allow for challenges on foul calls. In a recent game against Xavier, star player Zubby Ejiofor fouled out. Pitino believes that referees missed several calls after reviewing […]
St. John’s defeats Xavier as Rick Pitino achieves 900th victory against his son
CINCINNATI — Rick Pitino secured his 900th win in a game filled with tension, much like the 899 that preceded it. St. John’s trailed by 16 points early in the second half, and star player Zubie Ejiofor fouled out late in the game. However, Dylan Darling stepped up to ensure a milestone victory for Pitino […]
Rick Pitino at St. John’s close to achieving 900 career wins
Rick Pitino on the Verge of 900th Victory Rick Pitino is close to achieving a remarkable milestone: his 900th career win. After clinching his 899th victory on Tuesday night, he has a chance to hit 900 this Saturday when St. John’s faces off against Xavier, where his son Richard is the head coach. Currently, Pitino […]
Rick Pitino dismisses the idea that Maquette is a trap game for St. John’s
St. John’s Prepares for Important Matchup Rick Pitino is making it clear that every game counts, especially the one coming up against Marquette. He emphasized the significance of this matchup, stating, “The market is much more important than the college con—in our eyes, not yours.” This statement follows a series of surprising victories in the […]
Bryce Hopkins’ performance in St. John’s Big East debut falls short for Rick Pitino.
Rick Pitino’s Insights on Bryce Hopkins’ Performance Rick Pitino holds Bryce Hopkins in high regard. He often mentions that the Providence transfer has the potential to be one of the top players in the nation, provided he keeps pushing himself and remains committed. However, during Tuesday’s Big East opener, which resulted in a 79-66 victory […]
Rick Pitino continues to have deep feelings for Iona
Reunion Season for Rick Pitino It’s that time of the year for Rick Pitino, with reunions on the agenda. First, he’ll be back at Iona this Saturday, followed by a return to Kentucky a week later in Atlanta. Iona took a chance on him after his stint at Louisville and his time coaching in Greece. […]