Former St. John's basketball coach, Rick Pitino, has revealed plans for the team to potentially play their games at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Pitino made the announcement in response to comments made by Mike Anderson, the current coach of St. John's, who Pitino claims were disrespectful to him. The move to Arthur Ashe Stadium would provide the team with a larger venue and potentially attract more fans. Pitino's plans have sparked interest and speculation among basketball fans and experts.
Rick Pitino reveals plans for St. John’s to potentially play at Arthur Ashe Stadium https://t.co/OCAZAj05pd https://t.co/uo56ve8Xnz
Pitino says plans are in place to build a new $35 million practice facility. The idea is a basketball-only building. #sjubb
Rick Pitino: “It wasn’t all the players, but a good number of them treated the ex-coach with disrespect. They weren’t going to class, they just weren’t getting St. John’s. They weren’t doing it the right way, and I told them it wasn’t gonna work. They weren’t fitting in.” #sjubb
Rick Pitino says he has to spend 5-7 nights a month fundraising for NIL, but says, "I don't know if all the schools can sustain this."
Rick Pitino on St. John’s: “It’s my last opportunity to build something special. This was my last opportunity to take something that was so big in the ’60s, ’70s, and take it back to where Looie had it.” #sjubb
Rick Pitino on WFAN with Boomer & Gio: “I truly felt (Iona) was it and I loved it. It was great, a 5-minute drive, we’re winning. And then the president of St. John’s made a trip to Mamaroneck, he sat down and he told me to take this job. He’s a superstar, Father Shanley.” #sjubb
Rick Pitino says former St. John’s players ‘disrespected’ Mike Anderson. https://t.co/MvBPko5TSV @StJohnsBBall
Pitino going off on some of the first WFAN callers back when he was coaching the Knicks in 1987. “At that time, I deemed it the fellowship of the miserable, because they were all just miserable callers.”
"For me, it's in my blood, I can't live without coaching." Pitino
Rick Pitino: “I am more passionate today than I was when I was 30 because my window’s closing. Let’s face it, I’m 71. I signed a six-year contract, and I’m hoping I can finish it.” #sjubb
Pitino: "I am more passionate today than I was when I was 30 coaching the Knicks because I know my window is closing.” #sjubb
Rick Pitino: “If I could get to the point where we have 12-13 kids with a high motor, then we’re gonna win.” #sjubb
"I am more passionate today than I was when I was 30 coaching the NY Knicks b/c I know my window is closing. "I'm 71 and I signed a 4-year contract and I'm hoping I can finish it." Pitino on @WFAN660
Rick Pitino: “We’re gonna take the schedule and make it something special outside the Big East. We’re looking to play at Arthur Ashe Stadium against Duke, opening game of the year, and we’re gonna play Alabama at the Garden. We’re gonna play 10 games next year (at MSG).” #sjubb
Rick Pitino: “They’re gonna build a new, $35 million practice facility. I’m not sure if it’ll be done during my tenure or not, but they’re breaking ground this spring.” #sjubb