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Rick Pitino has made St. John's kings of Big East with another conference championship

When St. John's hired Rick Pitino prior to the 2023-24 season they were hoping one of college basketball's most successful coaches could work his magic and return the program to relevance. And so he has.

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St. John’s men’s basketball crushes UConn to capture back-to-back Big East Tournament titles

Rick Pitino’s Red Storm revival has entered uncharted territory. For the first time in program history, St. John’s are back-to-back Big East Tournament champions.

St. John's Red Storm News / Storm The Paint / March 14

Dillon Mitchell finding consistency for St. John's basketball after meeting with Rick Pitino

The St. John's basketball team is getting a more consistent performance from Dillon Mitchell and it's paying dividends.

St. John's Red Storm News / Yardbarker / March 12

Huge update regarding St. John's, Rick Pitino relationship emerges

The St. John’s Red Storm will begin their 2026 Big East Tournament journey when they face the rival Providence Friars at noon ET on Thursday, but even with postseason play at the forefront for St. John's, it sounds like the school has other things on its mind as well.

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St. John's Red Storm News / Storm The Paint / March 12

Bryce Hopkins joined the St. John's basketball program for big postseason moments

The St. John's basketball team added Bryce Hopkins for the big moments and he wouldn't change anything about his decision to join the Red Storm.

Zuby Ejiofor News / Storm The Paint / March 11

Zuby Ejiofor cements himself as one of best St. John's basketball players of all time

After being named as the Big East Player of the Year, Zuby Ejiofor officially cemented himself as one of the best players in St. John's basketball history.

St. John's Red Storm News / Rumble In The Garden / March 10

St. John’s men’s basketball moves up to No. 13 in last AP Top 25 poll of regular season

Ahead of conference tournament week, the Red Storm made a nice leap in the rankings. St. John’s were ranked lucky No. 13 in the AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll, moving up five spots following wins over Georgetown and Seton Hall.

Zuby Ejiofor News / Rumble In The Garden / March 9

St. John’s star Zuby Ejiofor wins Big East Defensive Player of the Year award

Zuby Ejiofor picked up the first of what could be multiple major awards over the next few weeks. The Red Storm’s star center was named the Big East Defensive Player of the Year on Monday afternoon.

Rick Pitino News / Athlon Sports / March 3

St. John's Rick Pitino Makes Request Before Georgetown Game

Rick Pitino has found success with St. John's Red Storm since taking over the program in 2023. The former Kentucky and Louisville tactician built the program to have multiple 20-win seasons for the first time since 2013 to 2015.

St. John's Red Storm News / NBC Sports / February 25

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College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24

Richard Pitino could become head coach at his father’s former school

Richard Pitino may quite literally follow in his father’s footsteps with a new job. Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 reported Tuesday that Pitino would “highly consider” leaving his current job at Xavier to take over at Providence.

Bryce Hopkins News / Larry Brown Sports / February 15

Police help break up fight between Providence and St. John's

A huge fight between the Providence Friars and St. John’s Red Storm required police intervention.

St. John's HC Rick Pitino responds to Providence fans after wild fight

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Rick Pitino News / Yardbarker / February 13

Rick Pitino gives huge update on St. John's future after interesting comments

It sounds like Johnnies fans don't have to start thinking about who may replace Pitino quite yet.

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St. John's Red Storm News / NBC Sports / January 21

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 23

St. John's overcomes slow start, then roars past Harvard

Ian Jackson, Bryce Hopkins and Zuby Ejiofor scored 14 points apiece as St. John's shook off a slow start to pull away for an 85-59 victory over Harvard on Tuesday night in New York in its first game as an unranked team this season.

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Zuby Ejiofor News / Field Level Media / December 13

No. 22 St. John's overcomes slow start, rolls past Iona

Oziyah Sellers scored 19 points and No. 22 St. John's pulled away down the stretch following a shaky start in a 91-64 victory over visiting Iona on Saturday afternoon at New York.

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