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Rick Pitino has started his coaching era at St. John's with a roller-coaster exhibition game win in double overtime. Pitino's return to the Big East has generated excitement among coaches, including Ed Cooley of Georgetown, who called Pitino the greatest coach in college basketball history. Cooley also mentioned the potential revival of the St. John's and Georgetown rivalry. Pitino is seen as a resurrector and brings credibility to the already well-established Big East league. UConn's Dan Hurley praised Pitino's energy and said he is great for the Big East. The St. John's revival under Pitino is being closely watched by other Big East rivals.