Rick Pitino and John Calipari share a mutual respect. Just don't call them friends

Rick Pitino and John Calipari are a pair of basketball lifers who are more alike than they care to admit

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How old is Rick Pitino? St. John's coach brings experience from Kentucky, Louisville

How old is Rick Pitino? Here's what to know of the St. John's coach's age and coaching career:

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How did Rick Pitino end up at St. John's? Former Louisville, Kentucky coach's history

How did Rick Pitino end up at St. John's? Here's a look at the legendary coach's full path to the Red Storm:

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John Calipari and Rick Pitino shared a classy moment after Arkansas upset St. John's

It's great to see John Calipari and Rick Pitino shake hands after such a great game.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Thunder under NBA investigation after sitting entire starting five vs. Trail Blazers, per report

OKC sat all five starters during a March 7 win over the Trail Blazers

CBS Sports - Mar. 15

Rick Pitino prepared St. John’s for underdog Omaha by showing players his biggest upset loss in NCAA Tournament

NEW YORK — Rick Pitino knows what it’s like to be on the losing end of an all-time opening-round upset. In 2011, Pitino was the head coach of the No. 4 Louisville team that suffered a 62-61 stunner ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

St. John’s guards Kadary Richmond, Aaron Scott set for thumb surgeries, Rick Pitino says

The NCAA season took its toll on Kadary Richmond and Aaron Scott. The St. John’s guards were both set to undergo thumb surgery on Tuesday, head coach Rick Pitino announced. Pitino described their ...

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Rick Pitino scandal: Why former Louisville coach forfeited title, left Cardinals program

Rick Pitino was fired at Louisville amid a scandal involving recruits. Here's a look back at what transpired to end his tenure with the Cardinals:

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Rick Pitino did his part in St. John's renaissance; can New York City deliver the NIL funds a champion needs?

The Red Storm's NIL commitment will determine whether St. John's can take the next step under Rick Pitino

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Richard Pitino and Phil Martelli Jr. bring a deep appreciation of their famous dads to March Madness

Richard Pitino looked to his right and didn't hesitate to put his son Jack on the spot. The New Mexico coach wondered aloud ahead of the 10th-seeded Lobos' first-round meeting with seventh-seeded ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20

Tom Izzo and Richard Pitino will put their mutual admiration on hold for March Madness meeting

Even though their teams haven't faced each other in four years, the admiration between Michigan State's Tom Izzo and New Mexico's Richard Pitino hasn't diminished. The Golden Gophers had a 3-9 ...

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Lisa Leslie on hand to cheer on best friend Dawn Staley, South Carolina in March Madness

Basketball legend Lisa Leslie was at South Carolina's March Madness opener on Friday, cheering on her best friend Dawn Staley.

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Here's how a loss to the Sixers could benefit the OKC Thunder

Here's how a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers could benefit the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Just asking: Is Rick Pitino the best coach in the history of college basketball?

Pitino is rarely, if ever, mentioned in the debate, but this much is true: He wins wherever he goes.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11

Rick Pitino explains why he doesn’t view his St. John’s comeback as a ‘redemption’ story

NEW YORK — Rick Pitino doesn’t look at his return to college basketball’s biggest stage as a redemption story. He said as much Saturday after leading St. John’s to its first Big East Tournament ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Rick Pitino, John Calipari reflect on decades of battles before St. John’s meets Arkansas in NCAA Tournament

Rick Pitino wasn’t interested in hyping up his marquee matchup with John Calipari. Sure, the Hall of Fame coaches have traded haymakers throughout their many basketball battles over the past ...

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Rick Pitino’s St. John’s dream season comes to end in NCAA Tournament loss to John Calipari-led Arkansas

Moments before they renewed their decades-long rivalry, Rick Pitino and John Calipari met near midcourt and shared a few laughs. But by the end of Saturday’s much-hyped slugfest in the NCAA ...

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St. John's coach Rick Pitino defends sitting RJ Luis late in Arkansas loss

Rick Pitino explained RJ Luis' absence late in St. John's loss to Arkansas after he didn't play the final five minutes of the second-round game:

Yahoo Sports - 5d

March Madness is coming to OKC in 2026: History of NCAA Tournament games in Oklahoma

The men’s basketball NCAA Tournament opens Thursday and Friday in first-round sites near and far. Next year it’s Oklahoma City’s turn.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Xavier hires Richard Pitino as men's basketball coach, who leaves New Mexico after 4 seasons

Richard Pitino will now coach against Rick Pitino twice a season in the Big East.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Report: NBA investigates OKC Thunder for potential player participation policy violation

Report: NBA investigates Oklahoma City Thunder for potential player participation policy violation.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

OKC Thunder officially clinch the West's No. 1 seed for 2025 NBA playoffs

Oklahoma City Thunder officially clinch the West's No. 1 seed for 2025 NBA playoffs.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21

Here's what the OKC Thunder said about collecting their 60th win of the season

Here's what the Oklahoma City Thunder said about collecting their 60th win of the season.

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Updated Mar. 20 West playoff standings as Thunder's bench destroy Sixers

Updated Mar. 20 West playoff standings as OKC Thunder's bench destroy the Sixers.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20

Who is Katelyn Young? Injury update, points total for Murray State star in March Madness

Murray State star Katelyn Young passed a Tennessee legend on the NCAA women's D1 all-time scoring list before leaving March Madness on crutches.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Inside look at Alabama football LB Deontae Lawson season-ending ACL injury vs Oklahoma

The final episode of "The Tides That Bind: Inside Alabama Football" gave viewers a look at Deontae Lawson's season-ending injury.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Yahoo Sports AM: Is Pitino the GOAT?

In today's edition: Rick Pitino can coach, Kansas mashes five straight homers, "Behind the Lens," NWSL season preview, The Players Championship tees off, and more.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13

Pitino defends benching Luis in loss to Arkansas

St. John's coach Rick Pitino defended benching star RJ Luis Jr. for the final 4:56 of Saturday's 75-66 loss to Arkansas.

ESPN - 4d

Inside Lady Vols basketball's upset of Ohio State in March Madness to return to Sweet 16

Talaysia Cooper scored 19 points as Lady Vols basketball upset Ohio State in the second round of March Madness to return to Sweet 16.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

OKC Thunder jersey history No. 21 - Aaron Wiggins (2021-25)

During his time suiting up for the Thunder, Wiggins wore only jersey No. 21 and put up 8.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Xavier Musketeers to hire Richard Pitino as next head basketball coach, per report

Richard Pitino, the son of Hall-of-Famer and St. John's head coach Rick Pitino, will be the next head coach of the Xavier Musketeers in the Big East.

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Calipari, Pitino not close but share 'great' respect

Rick Pitino and John Calipari again will be in the spotlight when St. John's takes on Arkansas on Saturday. It's a relationship rooted in respect, even though the coaching greats acknowledge ...

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