Oziyah Sellers of St. John’s is finally fulfilling Rick Pitino’s expectations
Ojia Sellers Shines as St. John’s Makes a Statement PHILADELPHIA — Rick Pitino has been anticipating a standout performance from Ojia Sellers, the dynamic shooter who transferred from Stanford. This season, Sellers has been crucial for St. John’s, especially when he’s aggressive and confident in his shooting. There were moments—especially early in the season—when he […]
Mark Jackson appreciates Rick Pitino’s support for his coaching aspiration with the Knicks
The search for a new coach for the Knicks has gone from somewhat disorganized to quite embarrassing. Interestingly, one of their former coaches, Rick Pitino, has voiced that he’s not interested in the job. Nonetheless, Pitino is advocating for one of his former players and proposed Mark Jackson as a prime candidate. At first glance, […]
Mike Repole and Rick Pitino’s horses fail to succeed at the Belmont Stakes
Saratoga Springs Recap: Fierceness Falls Short In Saratoga Springs, Micrepre made his way down from the clubhouse VIP area, chatting with jockey John Velásquez just after the eighth race on Saturday. The billionaire entrepreneur, who supports St. John’s basketball, chose not to enter the winner’s circle this time. It simply wasn’t meant to be. His […]
John Calipari appreciated Rick Pitino’s touching gesture before Kentucky return
ROADLEY, Providence – In late January, as John Calipari was preparing to return to Kentucky for the first time since leaving SEC school for Arkansas, Rick Pitino posted a video to X to make Wildcats fans easier for their former coach. Pitino knew what it was like to be booed in his previous home arena, […]
What Rick Pitino’s son thinks about St. John’s special season
When St. Johns approached Rick Pitino about his head coaching position nearly two years ago, among his strongest allies was Pitino's son Richard. This was envisioned by a New Mexico head coach. “Several other jobs were asked. Richard Pitino said he posted in a phone interview. “The New York guy manages. My mom [Joanne] It's […]
Watch Rick Pitino’s viral halftime speech ahead of furious St. John’s comeback
St. John's is having a dream season under Rick Pitino. In the first episode of Vice TV's “Pitino: Red Storm Rising,” viewers got an interior look from the St. John's locker room during a Pitino Halftime speech. In a December match on the road against Providence, St. John's ran in half at age 13, filming […]
The eerie and ‘ugly’ similarities St. John’s has to one of Rick Pitino’s Final Four teams
It happened previously at Rick Pitino: an inconsistent offensive team that struggles to film, but defends at an incredibly high level. Thirteen years ago, offensive restrictions did not stop Louisville from reaching the Final Four, and 10th place St. John's won 22 of his first 26 games, making it to the top of the Big […]
Simeon Wilcher rewards Rick Pitino’s St. John’s suspension restraint
CINCINNATI — Manager Rick Pitino considered suspending Simeon Wilcher, who was seen attempting a dunk by Butler in the final seconds of Saturday's win. Ultimately, after asking his team how they felt, Pitino decided against it. Wilcher gave Pitino his best performance of the season. Simeon Wilcher, who scored 15 points, dribbles against Daavion McKnight […]
St. John’s Deivon Smith has big night after Rick Pitino’s challenge
Rick Pitino's pregame speech on Saturday was quick and to the point. “Play like Zubby.” [Ejiofor]” the coach said, referring to St. John’s all-power forward. Davon Smith took that to heart. On Dec. 28, 2024, Davon Smith stood up for a dunk after scoring 20 points and grabbing 13 rebounds during St. John's 97-76 win […]
Rick Pitino’s influence evident in St. John’s newfound identity
You can point out differences in the size of the positions. The increased athleticism will allow St. John's to play faster. Key players Simeon Wilcher, RJ Lewis, and Zuby Ejiofor return, and there is continuity. But the biggest difference between Rick Pitino's first St. John's team and his second six weeks later is what happens […]