Richard Andrew Pitino (/ p ɪ ˈ t iː n oʊ /; born September 18, 1952) is an American basketball coach who is the head men's basketball coach at St. John's University. He was also the head coach of Greece's senior national team .

4 hours ago · Well, Rick Pitino has Rick Pitino’s money and he’s not on a plane to Cabo. On the contrary: He's about to win the Big East in Year 2 at St. John’s. ...

21 hours ago · Wherever he goes, Rick Pitino is a winner.” St. John’s went all-in on Pitino, giving him another shot at the big time after scandal relegated him to six years outside of high-major college ...

6 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — Rick Pitino joked that senior guard Kadary Richmond was like a fine wine. “He keeps getting better with age,” Pitino quipped. “And he’s 35.” Even if he was 35 and not 23, Richmond still would not have been born the last time St. John’s got through January without a loss.

6 days ago · Rick Pitino, American basketball coach who was the first head coach to win a men’s NCAA Division I national championship with two different schools (the University of Kentucky in 1996 and the University of Louisville in 2013).

One of the winningest coaches in NCAA Division I history, Rick Pitino was named the 22nd head coach in the history of St. John's Men’s Basketball program on March 20, 2023. During his 36 seasons as a collegiate head coach, Pitino has established a stellar reputation for excellence on the court and a dedication to student-athlete academic success.

Mar 20, 2023 · Rick Pitino is back in the big leagues. The Hall of Fame coach accepted the head coaching job at St. John’s on Monday, agreeing to a reported six-year deal.

Mar 21, 2023 · Rick Pitino was introduced as the new St. John's coach Tuesday at Madison Square Garden, marking his return to Big East college basketball.

Mar 20, 2023 · Rick Pitino, the Hall of Fame coach who was fired from Louisville in 2017 after a string of scandals, has agreed to a six-year deal to become the new men’s basketball coach at St. John’s, the ...

Mar 20, 2023 · One of the most successful coaches in the history of college basketball, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Rick Pitino has been named head coach of the St. John’s University men’s basketball program.