A portrait of Rick Pitino’s intense family devotion from those who know the St. John’s coach best

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Oct 30

Pat Kelsey excited for Rick Pitino to attend Louisville's Kenny Klein ceremony: Rick Pitino plans to be at KFC Yum Center when Louisville basketball honors Kenny ...

Richmond Times-Dispatch

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May 14

Rick Pitino questions expanded March Madness pushback: 'Why and who cares?': Consider Rick Pitino on board with the expanded NCAA Tournament.

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Newsweek

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May 13

Rick Pitino Sends Blunt Message on NCAA Tournament Expansion: St. John's head coach Rick Pitino shared a strong message about the NCAA Tournament expansion and ...

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Is Rick Pitino right that blue bloods ‘no longer control’ college basketball?: Is the former UK coach right that the advantages the traditional powers have long ...

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New York Daily News

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Mar 16

Breaking down the grueling path St. John’s faces in the NCAA Tournament: There is nothing easy about the East Region in this year’s NCAA Tournament.

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Dec 21 25

Mark Pope tops Rick Pitino. Kentucky basketball coach joins short list: Mark Pope joined a short list with UK basketball's win over Rick Pitino and St. John's ...

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Dec 18 25

Mark Pope, Rick Pitino enter Kentucky-St. John’s game in need of win: Rick Pitino's former players are 4-18 vs. him. Can Mark Pope add a much-needed win for the ...

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Lexington Herald-Leader

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Nov 03 25

Ten college basketball games that should interest Kentucky fans Monday night: The Kentucky basketball season doesn’t start until Tuesday, but the Monday schedule ...

Orlando Sentinel

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Apr 06 25

UF rides Clayton’s 34 points past Auburn and into national title game: Florida All-American Walter Clayton scored a Gators career-high 34 points to lead his team ...

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Associated Press

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Apr 04 25

Auburn's Pearl and St. John's' Pitino share AP coach of the year honors, 1st tie in history of award

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Apr 05 25

Rick Pitino should've had opportunity to retire with Louisville basketball | C.L. Brown

The Cincinnati Enquirer

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Apr 02 25

'This community deserves a winner.' Richard Pitino introduced as Xavier basketball coach

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Sports Illustrated

Mar 31 25

Rick Pitino, St. John's Nab Conference Rival's Star Forward in Transfer Portal: The Red Storm appear set to add an intriguing name.

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St. John's Announces Rick Pitino News After Upset Loss in NCAA Tournament: St. John's announces news regarding Rick Pitino after upset loss against Arkansas in ...

Richmond Times-Dispatch

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Mar 23 25

Joachim: Odom-to-UVa was written in the stars. At VCU, he earned grace, gratitude.

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USA Today

Mar 22 25

How did Rick Pitino end up at St. John's? Former Louisville, Kentucky coach's history

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USA Today

Mar 22 25

How a Hawaii newspaper cartoonist predicted Rick Pitino's legendary coaching career

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Feb 13 25

Where are ex-Louisville basketball head coaches, assistants?: Where are former Louisville basketball head coaches and assistants now? Checking in on Kenny Payne ...