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Rick Pitino defends benching star RJ Luis late in NCAA Tournament loss: 'You already know why he didn't play'
Luis did not play the final 4:56 of the game as the Johnnies failed to stage a comeback agaisnt ArkansasCBS Sports - 2d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 2d -
St. John’s coach Rick Pitino addresses benching RJ Luis Jr. in NCAA Tournament loss to Arkansas
A dream season for St. John’s ended with the Big East Player of the Year on the bench. RJ Luis Jr. did not play the final 4:56 of Saturday afternoon’s 75-66 loss to Arkansas in the second round of ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
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 - 6d -
March Madness: Rick Pitino's curious coaching decisions prove costly for St. John's in NCAA tournament loss
Pitino kept his best player on the bench in crunch time, and the Johnnies are out of the tournament after their loss to Arkansas. The St. John's coach wasn't exactly contrite about it after the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
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 ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
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 travels to Cleveland to watch his son Richard coach New Mexico in March Madness
Rick Pitino is hoping his son can accomplish something he couldn't this year — get his team to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Pitino traveled from New York to Cleveland to watch his ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Rick Pitino restores St. John's to NCAA Tournament in another epic turnaround
In only his second season at St. John's, Rick Pitino has weathered seismic changes in college sports to return the Red Storm to the NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Hall of Fame coaches John Calipari, Rick Pitino clash in NCAA Tournament
Saturday's matchup between Arkansas and St. John's will feature plenty of history between John Calipari and Rick Pitino.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
St. John’s wins first Big East Tournament since 2000 with second-half surge vs. Creighton
NEW YORK — The last time St. John’s won the Big East Tournament, RJ Luis Jr. wasn’t born yet. Neither were Zuby Ejiofor or Kadary Richmond. Rick Pitino was coaching the Boston Celtics — a job he ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
March Madness: Arkansas, John Calipari hand Kansas its first NCAA tournament first-round loss since 2006
Kansas had won 17 straight first-round games in NCAA tournament play. The win for Arkansas sets up a potential second-round coaching showdown between John Calipari and Rick Pitino.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
St. John’s standout RJ Luis Jr. deletes Instagram after repeated social media harassment
The Big East Player of the Year struggled as St. John's exited the NCAA tournament against Arkansas, and he was the subject of online harassment.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Rick Pitino's improbable path back to college basketball's spotlight
Rick Pitino, 72, has now taken his record sixth different program to the NCAA Tournament. And the Johnnies are a legitimate threat to win it all.NBC News - Mar. 18 -
March Madness: St. John's rolls past Omaha, sets up showdown between Rick Pitino, John Calipari
John Calipari and Rick Pitino will renew their rivalry when Arkansas faces St. John's in the second round of the NCAA tournament.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Is Richard Pitino related to Rick Pitino? Everything to know of New Mexico, St. John's coaches
Are Rick Pitino and Richard Pitino related? Here's everything to know of the New Mexico coach:Yahoo Sports - 1d -
5 things to know about St. John's coach Rick Pitino
Let's get a refresh on Rick Pitino's legendary coaching career for March Madness.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Rick Pitino, John Calipari aren't friends, but respect obvious before March Madness showdown
Don't expect drama in John Calipari vs. Rick Pitino showdown in men's NCAA Tournament. Their dynamic in March Madness is unenthusiastically respectful.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Calipari vs Pitino: Arkansas-St. John's game among NCAA tournament second-round Saturday
John Calipari and Rick Pitino have faced each other twice in the NCAA tournament Final Four.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
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 ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
2025 NCAA tournament: What you need to know about the South region
After a season chock-full of playing (and mostly beating) NCAA tournament teams, will Auburn finish the job and cut down the nets in San Antonio?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Iona fires Tobin Anderson just two years after he replaced Rick Pitino as the school’s coach
The Gaels made the announcement after losing in the MAAC championship game and missing out on an NCAA Tournament bid.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Alabama didn't vote for Bill Clinton, but former president has Tide atop his NCAA Tournament bracket
Former President Bill Clinton shared why Alabama basketball is his pick to win it all in the NCAA Tournament. What he said about the Crimson Tide.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
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:Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Where are the Lipscomb Bisons from? Here’s what you need to know about this No. 14-seeded NCAA tournament team
Lipscomb will make its second-ever men's NCAA tournament appearance when the No. 14 seed plays No. 3 Iowa State on Friday at Fiserv Forum.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Where are the Troy Trojans from? Here’s what you need to know about this No. 14-seeded NCAA tournament team
Troy University will return to the men’s NCAA tournament when the No. 14 seed plays No. 3 Kentucky at 7:10 p.m. Friday at Fiserv Forum.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
What coaches Rick Pitino and Chris Crutchfield said before their teams meet in NCAA Tournament
The Omaha and St. John's coaches spoke with media on Wednesday before the teams meet in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday in Providence.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Rick Barnes, former Texas, now Tennessee coach, makes his case for Texas in NCAA Bracket
Former Texas Longhorns Coach Rick Barnes, now Tennessee Volunteers head coach, offered his opinion on why Texas deserved a NCAA tournament spot.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
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:Yahoo Sports - 3d -
2025 NCAA tournament: What you need to know about the West region
No. 1 Florida is the favorite to win the NCAA tournament.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
'It's a no-brainer': Indiana basketball players defend their NCAA Tournament resume
'I think we've been playing some pretty damn good basketball': Indiana defends NCAA Tournament resume after Big Ten Tournament exit:Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Rick Barnes stumps for Texas as NCAA Tournament team after painfully poetic win over close friend Rodney Terry
Rick Barnes knows all too well the discomfort embattled Texas coach Rodney Terry is feelingCBS Sports - Mar. 15 -
Rick Pitino and John Calipari write a new chapter in their storied rivalry
Two coaching giants of college basketball with complicated history are set to spar again at the NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
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 ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
It’s Not Too Late to Kickstart Your Personal Brand for 2025
You already have a personal brand—so you might as well know how to grow on it.Inc. - Mar. 9 -
'All the players just went 'ooooh!' - and he completely blanked me'
Mohamed Salah is known for playing there, but did you know Gary Lineker was put out on the wing during his time at Barcelona? Let's just say he didn't like it - and made it known to Johan Cruyff...BBC News - 18h -
Everything Hubert Davis, RJ Davis said after UNC loss to Duke in ACC Tournament
UNC lost to Duke for a third time this season Friday – this time in the ACC Tournament Semifinals. Hubert and RJ Davis spoke to the media afterwards.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Clemson basketball, Chase Hunter react to late-game officiating vs Louisville in ACC tournament
Clemson's Chase Hunter on if he was fouled on tying attempt vs Louisville: 'That's not up to me. I tried to make a play, and it didn't go my way.'Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
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
