Rick Pitino: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / June 6

Knicks’ open HC job turned down by Hall of Fame college coach

As the New York Knicks continue their search for a new head coach, some potential candidates have made it known where they stand with regard to the opportunity to be their next franchise head coach.

St. John's Red Storm News / Yardbarker / June 5

Pitino explains why Knicks took huge risk firing Thibodeau

Rick Pitino explains why Knicks took huge risk firing Tom Thibodeau

Rick Pitino has revived college basketball in New York as head coach of the St. John's Red Storm.

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 5

RJ Luis Sends Strong Message on St. John’s After Leaving Rick Pitino

Under second-year head coach Rick Pitino, the 2024-25 St. John’s Red Storm enjoyed a breakout season, compiling a 31-5 overall record and an 18-2 mark

Rick Pitino Rejects Return to Knicks

Rick Pitino will not seek shelter from the (Red) Storm with the New York Knicks. The victorious college basketball coach rejected the idea of becoming the Knicks' head coach again during a Wednesday appearance on WFAN.

Pitino 'absolutely not' interested in Knicks job

St. John's coach Rick Pitino, who previously led the Knicks from 1987-89, says he's "absolutely not" interested in coaching the team again in the wake of Tom Thibodeau's firing.

College Basketball News / CBSSports.com / June 5

Rick Pitino would 'absolutely not' take Knicks coaching job, citing New York's Finals or bust expectations

It seems the St. John's coach has no interest in a return to the Knicks' sideline

Rick Pitino Has Message For Tom Thibodeau Amid Knicks News

After a convincing run that saw New York beat the Detroit Pistons and the Boston Celtics to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers were too much for them to swallow and beat the Knicks in six games.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 3

St. John's Makes Major Rick Pitino Announcement on Tuesday

Rick Pitino is headed to Yankee Stadium—but not for basketball. On Tuesday, St. John’s announced that the legendary head coach will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Wednesday night’s matchup between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians. It’s a special New York moment for a coach who’s already helped put St.

Rick Pitino Sends Clear Message To Knicks After Playoff Exit

St. John's head coach Rick Pitino took a little break from the recruiting trail to watch some of the New York Knicks' playoff run — which came to end on Saturday.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 28

RJ Luis’ Dad Sends Strong Message to Rick Pitino After Son’s Career Decision

Under Hall of Fame head coach Rick Pitino, St. John’s posted a stellar 31-5 overall record and finished 18-2 in Big East play, surging to a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament and capturing both the Big East regular-season and tournament titles.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Rick Pitino, St. John's Receive Head-Turning 2025-26 Prediction

The St. John's Red Storm and head coach Rick Pitino made waves during the 2024-25 college basketball season. Looking ahead to the future, St. John's appears to be a team to watch as a potential national championship contender.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 9

Rick Pitino’s Son Makes Head-Turning Admission About Father’s Legendary Coaching Career

Rick Pitino and the St. John's Red Storm put together an impressive all-around 2024-25 college basketball season. However, it did not end how they had hoped.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 9

St. John's Sends Strong Rick Pitino Message After Historic Season

The St. John's Red Storm are fresh off a historic season with head coach Rick Pitino at the helm. Pitino led St. John's to the NCAA Tournament, ranked as a No.

College Basketball News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / May 9

Louisville-St. John's Not Happening for 2025-26 Season

A matchup that would pit the current Louisville men's basketball head coach Pat Kelsey against former Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino is now off the table.

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Walter Clayton Jr. Draws Major Comparison From Rick Pitino

St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino drew a striking comparison between former Florida Gators star Walter Clayton Jr. and NBA standout Jalen Brunson. Pitino, a coaching legend known for his keen eye for talent, posted a huge endorsement on X, stating, “Just think of what a big time winner Jalen Brunson is, now pencil in Walter Clayton Jr.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 6

St. John's Reveals Rick Pitino News on Tuesday

Rick Pitino has formed a college basketball powerhouse with the St. John's Red Storm in the Big East. Pitino led St. John's to a No. 2 seed in the NCAA

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / May 1

St. John’s basketball HC Rick Pitino to face Kentucky next season, but there’s a catch

During the offseason, St John’s basketball head coach Rick Pitino has hinted at reunions. Now, this might be an actual opportunity. According to NJ.com, they explained that Pitino will face Kentucky in the 2025 CBS Sports Classic.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 23

St. John’s Rick Pitino lands another transfer portal addition

St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino has done it again. The Hall of Famer added another high-level talent through the transfer portal, bringing in Dillon Mitchell to an already loaded roster for the 2025-26 season.

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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College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / April 21

Former 5-Star Recruit Ian Jackson Set to Play for Rick Pitino at St. John's

North Carolina transfer Ian Jackson has found a new home. After one season with the Tar Heels, Jackson entered his name into the transfer portal and, on Monday, committed to St.

St. John's loses key player to transfer portal amid shakeup

St. John's basketball, Rick Pitino lose key rotation player to transfer portal amid shakeup

Rick Pitino and the St. John’s basketball team lost guard Simeon Wilcher to the college basketball transfer portal in a surprising move on Friday.

Memphis star PJ Haggerty entering transfer portal

Auburn wing Chad Baker-Mazara hits transfer portal

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College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 17

Mark Pope is after a former Rick Pitino guard in the portal

As Kentucky works to close out the 2025-26 roster, the list of contacts is starting to grow. A new name has now emerged, as the staff contacted St. John's transfer Jaiden Glover, who, after playing a limited role last season for Rick Pitino, is looking for a new home, according to CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein.