St. John's University showcased a remarkable performance under Coach Rick Pitino's guidance, who made a statement by wearing an all-white suit during their significant victory against Creighton. This strategic choice was not just a fashion statement but a motivational tactic that galvanized the team, leading to a critical victory highlighted by St. John's exceptional teamwork, with 24 assists and only three turnovers, marking one of the best performances of the season. The team was up 11 with under four mins to play, emphasizing the game's intensity. Pitino's decision to wear the white suit, purchased from Armani, was a topic of much discussion and symbolized unity and determination among team members. The victory over Creighton was described as the biggest win of the Rick Pitino Era, potentially impacting their NCAA Tournament aspirations. The team's cohesion and spirited effort were attributed to overcoming recent challenges, with Pitino acknowledging the adversity they faced and using it to bring the team closer together. Daniss Jenkins highlighted the motivational impact of Pitino's white suit, stating, "You cannot lose" when seeing their coach in such attire.
Rick Pitino donning vintage white suit provides St. John's spark for upset: 'Had to win' https://t.co/9cr8hjI06y via @nypost #sjubb
St. John's RESPONDS with a BIG win over Creighton!! Breaking down Rick Pitino's gameplan (and fit) NOW! After Dark is LIVE ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/Hu7Hdv63f4
Rick Pitino donning vintage white suit provides St. John’s spark for upset: ‘Had to win’ https://t.co/DgLrQ6zJYC https://t.co/Pk9DY6G2qV
Don’t pull the plug just yet on St. John’s season. The Johnnies showed there is still plenty of fight left in them. “We were saying, basically, it’s a pride game, we got to stand up, show what we’re made of.” https://t.co/KiEFwCmbh4 #sjubb
The @EyeOnCBBPodcast will be live on @YouTube momentarily. We'll open on Rick Pitino throwing on a white suit and guiding St. John's past Creighton, then discuss Kentucky-Alabama, Houston-Baylor -- and, of course, court-storming. WATCH: https://t.co/Ox6tqKQaiO
“We can’t lose. When he came out in that?” St. John's coach Rick Pitino's white suit a fashion slam dunk | @RogRubin #SJUBB https://t.co/eUm5Ywys6h
"This is the closest group I've had since Providence. ... I was trying to rattle their cage a little bit to get them to play like this tonight." —@StJohnsBBall head coach Rick Pitino https://t.co/h58JMCFhwY
St. John’s Coach Rick Pitino Perfectly Described Story Behind Viral All-White Suit https://t.co/xhU7bp2vQw
Rick Pitino says he bought the suit yesterday at Armani. Will bring it out next year for white out. #sjubb
Rick Pitino: When you have 24 assists and three turnovers, that's a special night. #sjubb
Daniss Jenkins said the team knew they had to win when they saw Pitino come out in the white suit. #SJUBB
Daniss Jenkins on Rick Pitino's white suit and the team's mentality: "You cannot lose" https://t.co/92TvGfoEnj
Asked if he sees @StJohnsBBall as an NCAA Tournament team, Greg McDermott says, "I did today. "They could beat anybody on any given night and I hope they get the opportunity to do so" https://t.co/9SOrqaO16t
St. John's had 24 assists and committed three turnovers. That's not something you see often at any level. #sjubb
St. John's dished 24 assists and had just 3 turns in their biggest win of the Rick Pitino Era @StJohnsBBall https://t.co/sHAbTSzEJQ
White Suit Rick Pitino beating Creighton within a week of folks asking if he’s too mean and the Bluejays rocking No. 1 UConn is classic. https://t.co/1PqnrHQAHt
Absolutely terrific performance by St. John's. There is no doubt that the events of the last week galvanized this team. Pitino could have lost his guys, but he owned the hurt he caused and it brought them closer together. Inspired effort all around.
Watching Rick Pitino get a signature win in MSG while wearing the all-white suit https://t.co/Oo7iPOo9uX
I don't even want to think about how Pitino will handle it if St. John's blows this. This is the best they've played all season. Now up 11 with under four mins to play in the Garden.
Pitino dusting off an old favorite with the white suit. I believe his original White Suit Game was against Georgetown in 2008.
Rick Pitino broke out the ALL WHITE look 👀 https://t.co/Qq7Cjsq1oK
Everybody gangsta until Rick Pitino shows up in an all white suit @MarkTitusShow https://t.co/EvjrrmEF3I
St. John's-Creighton about ready to go. Rick Pitino in the white suit. Last chance for #sjubb to get back into the bubble conversation.
“They’ve been through so much, yet they still stay together.” The collective poise of @FairfieldMBB was on display again last night as the Stags rose up to take it at Quinnipiac and move even closer to a regular season #MAACHoops title. From @pete_janny: https://t.co/gPV86l6R4u https://t.co/I1SBkVms2n