Rick Pitino ‘kidding’ about nepotistic St. John’s plan of succession

MILWAUKEE — Rick Pitino wanted to set the record straight about his son Richard and his succession plans, which he talked about after Tuesday’s win over DePaul. “I’m kidding,” he said. Asked about DePaul’s appointment and rumors that Richard, currently the head coach of No. 25 New Mexico, could take the job, Pitino said he […]
Rick Pitino wants son Richard to take St. John’s job when he leaves

Rick Pitino has in mind when to end succession planning. his son, Richard; The first-year St. John’s coach was asked about the possibility of his son, who is currently the head coach at New Mexico and took the DePaul position this offseason, but in typical Pitino fashion he took a detour. “Personally, I want him […]
Rick Pitino concerned for NCAA, St. John’s in NIL era

Rick Pitino sounded the alarm about the future of college basketball, especially St. John’s University, after Saturday’s loss to No. 1 University of Connecticut, building the college basketball world in an era of name, image, visibility and the transfer portal. raised concerns about how difficult it would be to do so. program. While talking about […]
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 […]