College Basketball’s Biggest Brands Debate ‘Blueblood’
The term’s meaning was up for debate at men’s March Madness. The post College Basketball’s Biggest Brands Debate ‘Blueblood’ appeared first on Front Office Sports.
Rick Pitino
Rick Pitino’s and St. John’s expectations from here are clear — Final Four or bust
St. John’s will be back because Pitino will again be a recruiting magnet.
St. John’s HC Rick Pitino Sends Cryptic Message As Retirement Rumors Swirl After Sweet 16 Loss To Duke
Rick Pitino adds to retirement rumor with latest cryptic post.
Upsets Still Happen In March Madness, But True Cinderellas Are Disappearing
With NIL affecting how teams structure rosters, mid-major schools are struggling to build teams that can truly make noise in March Madness.
Rick Pitino Urges NCAA to Alter Postgame Media Protocols During March Madness: ‘You Left Us Hanging’
Rick Pitino urges the NCAA to change postgame media protocols after St. John's was forced to wait 30 minutes following a loss.
Rick Pitino Heartbroken for St. John’s Players After Loss to Duke
When a season ends in the NCAA Tournament, emotions often run high. Locker rooms that once felt full of possibility suddenly fall silent. That was the atmosphere around Rick Pitino and his St. John’s following their loss to Duke. The hero of the second round, Dyan Darling, failed to tie the game in ...
Rick Pitino Reveals Exact Play That Cost St. John’s Victory Against Duke in Sweet 16
Rick Pitino highlights what went wrong in final play of Sweet 16 game.
Rick Pitino reveals why St. John’s ‘couldn’t stop’ Duke in Sweet 16 loss
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.
Rick Pitino calls out NCAA Tournament press conference protocols after St. John’s loss
The top-seeded Duke Blue Devils held off a valiant effort from No. 5 seed St. John’s in an 80-75 victory in the 2026 NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 on Friday night in Washington, D.C. After the game, St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino expressed frustration over the NCAA Tournament’s press conference protocols. Specifically, Pitino explained why Read more... The post Rick Pitino calls out NCAA Tournament press conference protocols after St. John’s loss appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Duke Outlasts St. John's in Sweet 16 Instant Classic
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Cameron Boozer's torn jersey said it all. At the end of 40 physical minutes, the K in "Duke" was dangling from his chest — perhaps a poetic nod to the game's winningest coach. Boozer will have to find new threads for Sunday, because the Blue Devils are back in the Elite Eight. It ...
Where is St. John’s College? Everything You Need to Know About March Madness’ Cinderella School
St. John's main campus sits in Jamaica, Queens, New York. Here's what to know about the school, the program, and Rick Pitino's Sweet 16 team.
Oldest Head Coaches in College Basketball: Rick Pitino, Tom Izzo Are the Old Guard Still Standing in March Madness
Three coaches over 70 are alive in Friday's Sweet 16, led by a 73-year-old who just returned St. John's to the tournament's final 16 for the first time in 27 years.
Duke Star Cameron Boozer’s Message on Girlfriend Yva Lauren Cao Grabs Attention
Cameron Boozer's girlfriend Yva Lauren Cao received a strong message from the Duke star. Learn more about the Miami cheerleader and Duke star. The post Duke Star Cameron Boozer’s Message on Girlfriend Yva Lauren Cao Grabs Attention appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Rick Pitino is building a GOAT case college basketball can’t ignore
Like him or hate him, Rick Pitino's college basketball resume is hard to argue with.
St. John’s Injury Status Update Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Duke
On Friday, March 27, 2026, the St. John’s basketball program will take on the Duke University Blue Devils in the Sweet 16 round of the 2026 NCAA March Madness Tournament. Both teams are extremely talented, but one thing sets this apart at this stage: the health of their rosters and core rotation players. While Duke […] The post St. John’s Injury Status Update Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Duke appeared first on Heavy Sports.
What Mike Krzyzewski said before Duke-St. John’s NCAA Tournament clash
With the Duke basketball team in the Sweet 16 as they go against St. John’s on Friday night, there’s no denying the amount of pedigree from both sides. While the Duke basketball team awaits injury updates ahead of the St. John’s matchup, one person who gave their preview of the contest was former head coach […] The post What Mike Krzyzewski said before Duke-St. John’s NCAA Tournament clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Duke’s Jon Scheyer makes honest realization before St. John’s game
It’s hard to be in a better situation than Jon Scheyer is with the Duke Blue Devils. He played four years of college basketball with Duke from 2006 to 2010, averaging 18.2 points per game in his senior season. Scheyer wasn’t able to parlay his time at Duke into an NBA career. Still, after a […] The post Duke’s Jon Scheyer makes honest realization before St. John’s game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rick Pitino says he deserved Louisville firing despite being innocent
St. John's coach Rick Pitino reflected on his 2017 dismissal from Louisville, saying he deserved to be fired as leader despite maintaining his innocence in the federal bribery investigation that ended his Cardinals tenure.
St John’s basketball’s Zuby Ejiofor gets teammates insane gift head of Sweet 16 vs Duke
St. John’s basketball will be facing off against Duke in the Sweet 16, and there’s no doubt that both teams will battle for a chance to advance to the Elite 8. Of course, they don’t want their minds to be on the game the entire week, and Zuby Ejiofor made sure to put a smile […] The post St John’s basketball’s Zuby Ejiofor gets teammates insane gift head of Sweet 16 vs Duke appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Grace Boor Goes For A Slow-Mo Run At The Beach, Taylor Mathis Leads Iowa To Victory & Kruk Wants Guys Oiled Up
For those who missed it, Joe made the call to the bullpen. It's Spring, it's time to take some time off, and you'll have me today, then from Sunday straight through next Friday.
Tom Izzo, Rick Pitino, Rick Barnes Realize College Sports Are ‘Broken’—But They Love It Too Much To Leave
They know college basketball is broken with NIL and the portal—but Tom Izzo, Rick Pitino and Rick Barnes aren’t ready to quit. Their passion still outweighs the chaos.
All the twists that brought Rick Pitino to St. John’s and a date with March Madness history
St. John's is in the Sweet 16 because Rick Pitino came to Queens. It is because of the most unique road any coach has ever traveled.
St. John’s Rick Pitino Makes Massive “Blue Blood” Claim That Might Hurt Duke, Kentucky and North Carolina
St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino made a bold claim about Blue Bloods in college basketball and how they're no longer dominant.
Rick Pitino Delays Signing St. John’s Restructured Contract Before Duke Game
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 ...