St. John’s falls to Seton Hall with Rick Pitino out with COVID
Before Rick Pitino, St. John's looked like this in big games. I was shocked. It lacks confidence in itself. Lack of concentration and composure. The team did not appear Tuesday night due to the absence of the Hall of Fame coach, who was sidelined due to COVID-19. There seemed to be no leader. It took […]
Daniss Jenkins has been perfect fit for St. John’s, Rick Pitino
OMAHA, Neb. — The initiative wasn't all that big news. Three days after Rick Pitino lost Walter Creighton Jr. to Florida, he acquired Iona's backcourt mate Danis Jenkins. That hardly moved the proverbial needle. Unlike Creighton, who was named MAAC Player of the Year, Jenkins was not even named to the mid-major conference's first team. […]
Rick Pitino adds Lou Carnesecca twist to UConn arena drama
There's another layer to the story of the St. John's and Connecticut venues. Weeks after manager Rick Pitino said he wanted to play the Huskies at Carnesecca Arena again next season, athletic director Mike Cragg told the league it would be the 100th anniversary of Lou Carnesecca's birth. He pointed out that he had requested […]
Brady Dunlap rewarded Rick Pitino with breakout St. John’s game
VILLANOVA, Pa. — Two minutes and 42 seconds into Tuesday's win over Butler, Chris Ledlum appeared. He needed a short break as he was adjusting a sprained ankle. Rick Pitino could have swerved in several directions. There was Glen Taylor Jr., who started 12 games and played a key role as one of the team's […]
Rick Pitino, Dan Hurley beef re-ignites St. John’s-UConn rivalry
The rivalry between St. John's and Connecticut, which has been dormant for many years, is starting to heat up. And naturally, it revolves around two stubborn coaches, Rick Pitino and Dan Hurley. Over the past few days, both players have been taking passive-aggressive shots at each other over the fate of next season's games. The […]