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. […]
Oziyah Sellers from St. John’s excelling at 3-point shooting after being challenged by Rick Pitino
St. John’s Basketball Triumphs Over Baylor LAS VEGAS — Ojia Sellers describes his talks with Rick Pitino as straightforward. “Shoot the ball,” he says, is often the simple directive. This past week, Sellers transferred to Stanford but not before he played a pivotal role in St. John’s 96-81 victory over Baylor at the Michelob Ultra […]
Rick Pitino: The Knicks are a stronger team this year compared to last year.
Rick Pitino Praises Knicks’ Improvements Rick Pitino is optimistic about the Knicks this season. While appearing on the “Roommates Show” podcast, which is hosted by Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, the St. John’s head coach expressed that the Knicks are “much better” than last year. “I genuinely believe you all have what it takes to […]
Introducing Daniss Jenkins, the Rick Pitino initiative that turned into a remarkable success in the NBA.
Jenkins Making a Name in the NBA Danis Jenkins has certainly caught the attention of NBA fans. Just last week, he hit a corner three-pointer as the buzzer rang, helping push the game between the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards into overtime. Shortly after, he made headlines with a remarkable 52-foot shot that beat the […]
Rick Pitino gives his excited St. John’s team a fresh task.
Under Buddy Ryan’s guidance, it sometimes seemed like St. John’s had more opportunities to score via defense rather than offense. The Red Storm claimed the Big East regular season title for the first time since 1985, with Rick Pitino’s defense impressively ranking second in the nation by KenPom.com. They stood out in several categories: 10th […]
Rick Pitino focusing on the positives from St. John’s preseason defeat to Michigan
Last week, St. John’s had a tough matchup against Towson but managed to secure a win. This past Saturday, despite the loss, there were still positive takeaways from their close 96-94 overtime game against Michigan at Madison Square Garden. The game showcased St. John’s resilience, with them continually fighting back and showing improved performance in […]
Rick and Richard Pitino anticipate the upcoming rivalry in the Big East family.
Rick and Richard Pitino: A Father-Son Rivalry in Coaching During Rick Pitino’s coaching career, he squared off against his son Richard four times, winning three of those contests. These encounters are set to increase, as Richard is stepping in at Xavier, leading to two matchups between Xavier and St. John’s this upcoming regular season. Both […]
St. John’s prepared to do ‘whatever is necessary’ to retain Rick Pitino
St. John’s University Aims to Secure Rick Pitino’s Tenure St. John’s University is committed to ensuring that Rick Pitino’s current role is his last coaching job. President Brian Shanley and athletic director Ed Kull have indicated that they may need to reassess the Hall of Fame coach’s contract to make this happen. “From my perspective, […]