Rick Pitino has led St. John's to their first Big East Tournament semifinal since 2000, marking a significant milestone in his coaching career. At age 71, Pitino, who coached in his first Big East tournament at age 33, is on the verge of leading his sixth team to the NCAA Tournament. His teams include Providence, BU, Kentucky, Louisville, Iona, and now St. John's. The victory over Seton Hall has brought St. John's closer to the NCAA Tournament, with Pitino's career coming full circle as he returns to Madison Square Garden for the Big East Tournament. Pitino's journey is highlighted by his dramatic coaching career, which is considered one of the most dramatic in college basketball history.
Getting ready for St. John's-UConn in the Big East semis. The Thursday column on Rick Pitino's long, dramatic, full-circle journey back to the Big East tournament and Madison Square Garden glory. https://t.co/rfKYzin1IH
Getting read for St. John's-UConn in the Big East semis. The Thursday column on Rick Pitino's long, dramatic, full-circle journey back to the Big East tournament and Madison Square Garden glory. https://t.co/rfKYzin1IH
Rick Pitino is on the brink of leading his 6th team -- @StJohnsBBall -- to the NCAA Tournament: Providence BU Kentucky Louisville Iona St. John's https://t.co/d8OMLrRpYD
Now on @njdotcom Big East Tournament: St. John’s Rick Pitino now praising UConn’s Dan Hurley: ‘He’s rivaling his dad’ as a coach https://t.co/EbZJFo1qUh
Rick Pitino’s Winding Career Lands Him Back in the Garden and Winning in the Big East Tournament https://t.co/h2UAYRCC0b
Column: Rick Pitino coached in his first Big East tournament at age 33. He's back at age 71, the latest stop in the most dramatic coaching career in college basketball history. His full-circle triumph Thursday that could put St. John's in the tournament. https://t.co/rfKYzin1IH
St. John’s, Rick Pitino move closer to NCAA Tournament with Seton Hall win https://t.co/0Eqd8xCoLu
St. John’s, Rick Pitino move closer to NCAA Tournament with Seton Hall win @DanaONeilWriter https://t.co/dwsXBV1Vww
"We knew we had seven elimination games and these guys have rose to the occasion on all seven" Rick Pitino following St. John's win over Seton Hall, advancing to their first Big East Tournament semifinal since 2000 Read more: https://t.co/vQNBuxOfJo https://t.co/AN8JP4c0de