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Rick Pitino Shares Personal Message After Career Milestone With St. John's

St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino survived a strong challenge from his son, Richard Pitino, and the Xavier Musketeers in their Big East showdown on Saturday.

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St. John’s men’s basketball rallies against Xavier to clinch Rick Pitino’s 900th career win

There wasn’t a better way for Rick Pitino to secure his 900th official career win. With the Hall of Fame head coach facing his son Richard and his Xavier Musketeers, St.

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Rick Pitino reveals next goal after winning 900 games

The St. John’s Red Storm’s win against the Xavier Musketeers wasn’t just another ordinary Saturday victory. By thumping the Musketeers to the tune of an 88-83 score at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Red Storm gave Rick Pitino his 900th career win as a college basketball head coach.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 24

Rick Pitino guides St. John's over son's Xavier squad

Dylan Darling hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 53.2 seconds remaing and finished with 11 points off the bench to lead Rick Pitino and his St. John's team to an 88-83 win over son Richard and Xavier on Saturday in Cincinnati.

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Rick Pitino reveals next goal after winning 900 games

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 24

Rick Pitino shooting for 900 wins against son in St. John's-Xavier

There will be more than just a basketball game taking place when Rick Pitino leads St. John's into battle with a Xavier team coached by his son, Richard, Saturday afternoon in Cincinnati.

St. John's Red Storm News / Storm The Paint / January 23

Rick Pitino already eyeing NCAA Tournament preparation for St. John's basketball team

Rick Pitino is already forming the mentality of his St. John's basketball team for success during the NCAA Tournament.

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St. John’s Surges Back to Stun Seton Hall, Put Rick Pitino on Cusp of 900

NEW YORK — On a night that felt like March came early, St. John’s pulled off a dramatic comeback against cross‑town rival Seton Hall, rallying from a 15‑point second‑half deficit to win 65‑60 Tuesday at Madison Square Garden and give Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino his 899th career victory.

Rick Pitino News / Storm The Paint / January 19

Bryce Hopkins finally evolving into the player Rick Pitino envisioned for St. John's

The St. John's basketball team is seeing Bryce Hopkins get much more comfortable and it's translated to more wins for the Red Storm.

College Basketball News / NBC Sports / January 17

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / January 16

Former St. John's GM, Who Worked With Rick Pitino, Issues Official Statement After Firing

Rick Pitino's St. John's Red Storm have won their last three games, even blowing out the Marquette Golden Eagles 92-68 in their last outing. St. John's has improved to 12-5 on the college basketball season and climbed to No.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 14

St. John's basketball GM out over financial concerns

St. John's coach Rick Pitino is considering candidates to replace general manager Matt Abdelmassih, who was dismissed by the university. Abdelmassih confirmed his departure to Newsday on Tuesday evening but declined to make an additional comment, per the newspaper.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / January 14

St. John’s Rick Pitino scolds reporter for not giving Marquette enough credit

St. John’s has now moved to 5-1 in Big East play. It was a 92-68 victory for St. John’s over Marquette that brought them their fifth win in conference play.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / January 14

Rick Pitino Addresses Role in Firing of St. John's GM

Rick Pitino's St. John's Red Storm improved to 12-5 on the season after beating the Marquette Golden Eagles, 92-68, on Tuesday. Guard Oziyah Selles led the way for St.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / January 14

Rick Pitino pinpoints area of growth for young players after St. John’s beats Marquette

St. John’s went on a hot start and never relented, as it cruised past Marquette, 92-68, at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. The Red Storm did not give any chance to the Golden Eagles to mount a comeback in the second half, improving to 12-5, including 5-1 in the Big East.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / January 11

Rick Pitino Announces Personal News Amid College Basketball Season

Rick Pitino's St. John's Red Storm beat Creighton, 90-73, on Saturday to improve to 11-5 on the season. They have also now won four of their last five games amid their bid to get back on top of the Big East.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 19

Rick Pitino was very open about his love for Mark Pope and his time at Kentucky

Former legendary Kentucky coach Rick Pitino coached now-Kentucky head coach Mark Pope to a National Championship in 1996. Since then, the two have had a close bond that Pope has mentioned a number of times since he took the Kentucky job in April of 2024.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / December 18

Rick Pitino gets brutally honest about facing Kentucky

The No. 22 St. John’s Red Storm had just defeated the DePaul Demon Deacons at Carnesecca Arena in Queens, N.Y., on Tuesday for their third win in a row, but head coach Rick Pitino has a much bigger challenge ahead.

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Pitino starts rebuilding St. John’s roster through transfer portal

Rick Pitino starts early recruitment, rebuilding St. John’s roster through the transfer portal

Since taking over as head coach of St. John’s in 2023, Pitino has swiftly transformed the program, making the transfer portal the cornerstone of his roster construction.

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