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Rick Pitino has spent decades in college basketball, so when the Hall of Fame coach shares his thoughts on the game, people tend to listen. The St. John’s Red Storm men’s basketball coach has always been willing to praise good basketball, even when it involves rivals or teams outside his program. ...
Providence College basketball standout Duncan Powell was arrested Sunday on multiple domestic violence charges tied to two separate incidents involving an ex-girlfriend.
While most of the focus in the men’s college basketball world on Sunday was about the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight, which featured an unbelievable finish between Connecticut and Duke, there was some news involving St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino. Pitino signed an amended contract with St. John’s that makes him the second-highest paid coach Read more... The post CBS Sports Network crew pokes fun at Jon Rothstein during Rick Pitino contract scoop on live TV appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Sarah Strong earned a valuable accolade for her basketball career after delivering excellent performances in the 2026 NCAA Women’s Tournament, especially in the UConn Huskies’ Elite Eight win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Sunday afternoon. Strong is going through the second season of her collegiate career with the Huskies. She’s gone up the […] The post UConn star Sarah Strong wins Fort Worth region MOP by nearly matching Maya Moore appeared first on ClutchPoints.
St. John's Rick Pitino is receiving a considerable raise by the Red Storm, which will making the second best coach in the Big East.
UConn men and women both reach Final Four in rare feat. The post UConn Men, Women Reach Final Four Despite Financial Pressures appeared first on Front Office Sports.
Rick Pitino has transformed St. John's since taking over in 2023. The team has an 81-25 record under his leadership.
St. John’s basketball soared to new, long-awaited heights under Rick Pitino. Including advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999 and handing Duke a scare. Pitino received his reward for reigniting the Red Storm after March Madness. Pitino and the Catholic university have agreed to a new contract, per ESPN college basketball […] The post Rick Pitino inks new contract to stay with St. John’s appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rick Pitino was not quite able to get back into the Elite Eight this season, but he will still end up doing quite well for himself. The St. John’s men’s basketball head coach Pitino has signed a new deal with the university, Pete Thamel of ESPN reported on Sunday. Thamel adds that Pitino’s new contract … The post Major news emerges about Rick Pitino’s future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Following a year that saw the St. John’s basketball team make the Sweet 16, the school is reportedly trying to lock down their head coach. St. John’s coach Rick Pitino is reportedly getting a contract extension with the program, per reporter Adam Zagoria. “Rick Pitino’s new deal with St. John’s is ‘done’ whether or not […] The post St. John’s basketball rumors: Rick Pitino contract extension is ‘done’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rick Pitino explained the flaw that ended the St. John’s Red Storm’s tournament run after their loss to the Duke Blue Devils in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Friday night. Pitino has been going through his third season as the Red Storm’s head coach. He has brought the program back into […] The post Rick Pitino reveals why St. John’s ‘couldn’t stop’ Duke in Sweet 16 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With the Sweet 16 clash coming up for No. 5 seed St. John's against the top-seeded Duke, the anticipation is at an all-time high. However, the headlines leading into the game aren't just about the plays on the hardwood. St. John’s recently offered coach Rick Pitino a lucrative extension that would ...
The Sweet 16 is upon us, as March Madness is in full swing. Several of the blue bloods in college basketball remain, looking for a chance at a coveted National Championship. Among them are the two best teams from the Big East conference, UConn and St. John’s. On Thursday, UConn head coach Dan Hurley joined […] The post UConn HC Dan Hurley backs St. John’s resume after seeding controversy appeared first on ClutchPoints.
As long as Rick Pitino continues to coach college basketball, it will be at St. John’s and not North Carolina. The 73-year-old Pitino is in his third season with the Red Storm and is committed to sticking with them for the remainder of his career. The legendary coach’s name came up as a potential replacement […] The post Rick Pitino shuts down any UNC rumors – ‘St. John’s or retirement’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Butler basketball is making a decisive move as the Bulldogs hire Hawks assistant Ronald Nored as their next head coach, according to insider Jon Rothstein. The hire brings both familiarity and fresh perspective. Nored knows Butler basketball. He played a key role in its rise. Now, he returns with NBA experience from the Hawks, ready […] The post Butler basketball poach NBA assistant as next head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Providence Friars have hired Bryan Hodgson as their new head coach, signing the former South Florida Bulls HC to a five-year contract of an undisclosed value. Hodgson’s new team represents his third head coaching position in as many years, and he appears to be immediately making a mark. During Hodgson’s introductory press conference, he […] The post Providence basketball’s Bryan Hodgson flexes recruiting skills with wife as proof appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Creighton recently announced that coach Greg McDermott will retire at the end of the season, ending an illustrious 16-year career with the program. McDermott led the Bluejays to 10 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, including a memorable run to the Elite Eight in 2023. He was hired by Creighton in 2010 and amassed a 365–188 […] The post Creighton’s Greg McDermott reunites with Bluejays legends after Kings-Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
As Duke, St. John’s, UConn, and Michigan State converge in Washington, Dan Hurley’s call for Big East unity reveals which Elite Eight matchup he prefers.
The transfer portal is not officially open, but many college basketball players are letting their programs know they intend to hit the portal in less than two weeks. The next few weeks are going to be chaotic with all the names out there floating around, looking for a new home. Georgetown is the latest school […] The post Georgetown guard who averaged 14.9 points makes transfer portal decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
