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St. John’s leading the way in KJ Lewis recruitment

St. John’s basketball handed Rick Pitino full confidence in leading the Red Storm for years to come. That includes Pitino earning leverage to pursue rival talent via the College Basketball Transfer Portal. Looks like Georgetown star KJ Lewis rises as one to watch among the Johnnies. College basketball insider for On3/Rivals Joe Tipton revealed Tuesday […] The post St. John’s leading the way in KJ Lewis recruitment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tough Coaching Isn’t The Problem; Soft America Is | Kathy Taylor

Somewhere over the last decade, a loud minority decided that discomfort is danger. That being challenged is being harmed. That a raised voice is a raised fist. Gentle parenting crept off the playground and onto the sideline. Everyone got a participation trophy, and the kids who actually wanted to win were left wondering why their coach wasn’t allowed to coach anymore.

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3 best Wes Enis destinations after South Florida transfer decision

The American Athletic Conference watched Wes Enis emerge as the breakout surprise for South Florida basketball. He went from NCAA Division II transfer to igniting the Bulls’ March Madness run. He won over fans despite falling to Louisville during the first round. Enis still captivated Tampa Bay by hitting 16.4 points per game. The southpaw […] The post 3 best Wes Enis destinations after South Florida transfer decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rick Pitino, St. John’s Dealt Unfortunate News

Rick Pitino and the St. John's Red Storm ended the 2025-26 college basketball regular season with a 28-6 overall record and 18-2 in Big East play, securing the No. 5 seed in the East region of the NCAA Tournament. But after taking down the No. 12 seed Northern Iowa Panthers in the first round and ...

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College hoops Adam Schein reveals why Dan Hurley is the “absolute best coach” compared to Rick Pitino, John Calipari & Tom Izzo – sportskeeda.com

College hoops Adam Schein reveals why Dan Hurley is the “absolute best coach” compared to Rick Pitino, John Calipari & Tom Izzo  sportskeeda.com

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St. John’s Coach Rick Pitino Expresses Personal Opinion on UConn Coaches

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. ...

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Rick Pitino comes to Jon Scheyer’s defense after Duke’s loss to UConn

Duke coach Jon Scheyer must be engulfed in despair after suffering a painful loss to Connecticut in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. For the second straight year, the Blue Devils blew a big lead and allowed their opponent to complete a come-from-behind victory. Last year, they were eliminated in the Final […] The post Rick Pitino comes to Jon Scheyer’s defense after Duke’s loss to UConn appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rick Pitino Reveals His Feelings After UConn’s Dramatic Elite Eight Win 

There’s a reason why college basketball is adored by so many fans. The Cinderella stories, the emergence of new heroes, and, of course, the buzzer-beaters all make the sport special. What happened during UConn’s game against Duke is yet another example of why fans love the game. Despite his rivalry ...

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St. John’s coach Rick Pitino grabs attention with take on UConn-Duke ending

On Sunday evening, UConn and Duke faced off in the Elite Eight in a game that would have a classic finish. Just days prior, St. John’s had been eliminated in the Sweet 16 by Duke, sending head coach Rick Pitino to watch the next round of March Madness at home. Pitino was clearly watching the […] The post St. John’s coach Rick Pitino grabs attention with take on UConn-Duke ending appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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CBS Sports Network crew pokes fun at Jon Rothstein during Rick Pitino contract scoop on live TV

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.

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Rick Pitino inks new contract to stay with St. John’s

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.

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Major news emerges about Rick Pitino’s future

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.

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St. John’s basketball rumors: Rick Pitino contract extension is ‘done’

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.

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