Rick Pitino's Rise with St. John’s

Empire State of Mind: Rick Pitino has St.John's dreaming big among historical stretch
St. John's improved to 20-3 this season following a win over No. 11 Marquette, matching the program's best start since the 1985-86 campaign.
Rick Pitino is putting on another coaching masterclass as St. John's keeps rolling
A winner at every stop he has made during his college basketball coaching career, Rick Pitino has the St. John's Red Storm rolling once again.
SI:AM | Rick Pitino Has St. John’s Back on Top
St. John’s was one of college basketball’s premier programs in the 1980s and ’90s but has been largely mediocre over the last two decades. It has made only three NCAA tourna
Nobody will want to face Rick Pitino and St. John’s come March
The Hall of Fame coach has the Red Storm looking strong. Plus, new-look Wisconsin, Utah Valley is in the mid-major spotlight, and this weekend’s games to watch.
Rick Pitino-coached St. John’s completes the program’s first unbeaten January since 1985
St. John’s is 7-0 in 2025, making this the program’s first unbeaten January in 40 years dating to its last Final Four season in 1985.
Rick Pitino 'so proud' of Kadary Richmond and entire St. John's team after taking down Marquette
St. John's men's basketball head coach Rick Pitino spoke with the media after the Red Storm's 70-64 win over Marquette, emphasizing the impact of senior guard, Kadary Richmond, who scored 18 points in Tuesday night's matchup.
Is Rick Pitino the Greatest Basketball Coach of All Time? Recent Historic Mark Indicates So
Rick Pitino has always embodied the essence of New York basketball. Born in New York City 72 years ago, he has spent decades shaping the sport—from his early days as an assistant coach at Syracuse to his tenure as head coach of the New York Knicks in the late 1980s.
Rick Pitino's Rise with St. John’s: A Season to Watch
Rick Pitino's coaching at St. John's is gaining buzz with wins, potentially driving them into the top ten rankings. Mike DeCourcy joins to talk their season.
How St. John’s has ridden the Rick Pitino Effect back to college basketball’s center stage
St. John’s coach Rick Pitino, 72 and dapper as ever in a navy blue suit with white pocket square, appeared from the tunnel ...
St. John’s finally on even footing with UConn in this huge Big East battle
When No. 12 St. John’s faces No. 19 and two-time defending national champion Connecticut on the road Friday night, it is an even playing field.
UConn men's basketball prepares for challenge with Rick Pitino and St. John's at Gampel Friday night
Rick Pitino last beat the UConn men's basketball team in 2014 and has yet to beat Dan Hurley, but St. John's is riding high ...
St. John’s turnaround under Rick Pitino is in full effect after program’s best January since Lou Carnesecca
With Tuesday’s 66-41 win at Georgetown, the Johnnies improved to 7-0 since the calendar flipped to 2025. They completed their ...
St. John’s proving remarkable season is no fluke
St. John’s is five points away from a perfect year. The Red Storm are remarkably closer to being undefeated than finding ...
Want to see UConn men's basketball vs. St. John's on Friday night? It will cost you.
Here are the ticket prices for the UConn men's basketball game vs. St John's Friday night at Gampel Pavilion. Secondary ...
No. 12 St. John’s passes 1st test of big week with victory over No. 11 Marquette
It’s been a long time since St. John’s enjoyed this much success, and energized fans are starting to feel it.“We want UConn!
Big East Notebook: Will St. John’s finally gets its resume win? When will Seton Hall win again?
The Johnnies (19-3, 10-1 Big East) are up to No. 12 in the AP Poll after winning eight straight and 14 of 15, but they still ...