UConn’s Hurley on the rivalry with Pitino and St. John’s: ‘There’s tension’

Zuby Ejiofor, the lone returning St. John’s starter from last year’s championship teams and the Big East Preseason Player of ...

St. John’s ready to do ‘whatever it takes’ to keep Rick Pitino as contract decision looms

St. John’s says it is determined to make this Rick Pitino’s last job. President Fr. Brian Shanley and athletic director Ed ...

Xavier enters Richard Pitino era: How have 1st-time Big East coaches historically fared?

Former Xavier head coach Thad Matta arrived at Butler for his first Big East season in 2022. The Bulldogs finished 14-18 ...
Sports Illustrated

UConn Has Heated Rivalry Brewing With St. John's, Rick Pitino

While that holds true for all of the Big East rivals, it is particularly applicable to one man: Rick Pitino. The St. John’s head coach last season dethroned Hurley’s squad and went on to win both ...

Rick and Richard Pitino embracing everything that comes witth ‘cool’ new Big East family rivalry

This is all part of their family’s affiliation with the conference, since there are few coaches more familiar with the ...

Dom Amore: Dan Hurley, Rick Pitino bring old-school fire to a new era of the Big East

Dan Hurley and Rick Pitino may not have personal animus, but their towering personalities and well-built teams will make for ...
Amsterdam News

Rick Pitino and Red Storm set bar at winning a national championship

Rick Pitino returns with a stacked St. John’s roster for the 2025–26 season, aiming to defend their Big East title & make a deeper NCAA run.

Xavier coach Richard Pitino – son of legendary coach – excited about a Big East return

The younger Pitino was once a student manager with the Friars who is now taking over at Xavier after 4 seasons at New Mexico.

Dillon Mitchell tells The Post about his ‘star-struck’ Rick Pitino moment, St. John’s championship expectations

St. John’s forward Dillon Mitchell sits down with Post columnist Steve Serby for some Q&A.