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'It just fits you.' Why Rick Pitino encouraged his son to become Xavier's next head coach
St. John's head coach Rick Pitino told his son, Richard, to stay at the University New Mexico. He "changed his tune" when Xavier expressed interest.
Xavier hires Richard Pitino as their men's basketball coach
Xavier hires Richard Pitino as their men's basketball coach. Coach Pitino speaks at a welcoming ceremony at Xavier.
Richard Pitino introduced as new Xavier Musketeers men's basketball head coach. See photos
See photos of Richard Pitino's introduction as the new Xavier men's basketball head coach. March Madness: All 4 No. 1 seeds are in the Final Four, but are they all created equally? It's all chalk after two weekends of not-exactly-March Madness.

Rick Pitino taps transfer portal

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Rick Pitino taps transfer portal as St. John’s lands Joson Sanon and Bryce Hopkins
St. John’s coach Rick Pitino already has been busy replenishing his roster in the transfer portal. Coming off its most successful season in decades, the school announced two significant signings — former Arizona State guard Joson Sanon and ex-Providence forward Bryce Hopkins.
Why timing and money—not Rick Pitino's choice to bench him—drove RJ Luis from St. John's to transfer portal
Big East Player of the Year RJ Luis Jr. has officially earned the belt as the most accomplished player to ever enter the college basketball transfer portal. This is the first time the top player from a high-major league has dipped a toe into the portal,
Rick Pitino lauds ‘outstanding potential’ of St. John’s transfer Joson Sanon; Brady Dunlap enters portal
St. John’s on Monday announced the signing of guard Joson Sanon, who transferred from Arizona State after a promising freshman season.
Rick Pitino opens up to The Post about son Richard becoming Big East rival
Rick Pitino is thrilled for his son, yet not exactly psyched about the prospect of facing him twice a year. He loves that ...
Rick Pitino gives bullish forecast regarding St. John’s future: ‘scratching our potential’
A week later, Rick Pitino is looking toward the future, and he sees plenty of promise. “I think we’re just scratching our ...
Rick Pitino Reacts to St. John's Big Transfer Portal Addition on Monday
The St. John's Red Storm made a major move in the transfer portal last week, landing former five-star sharpshooter Joson ...
St. John’s adding transfer Bryce Hopkins from Providence in major coup for Rick Pitino
St. John’s is adding Providence forward Bryce Hopkins, head coach Rick Pitino announced Monday, in a major coup for the ...
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Rick Pitino, St. John's land star player in transfer portal
Rick Pitino and the St. John’s Red Storm are moving on quickly from their early NCAA Tournament exit and adding new talent to ...
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 ...
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Rick Pitino Denies ‘Fabricated’ NIL Rumors After Swiping 5-Star Transfer From Arizona State
Rick Pitino is fresh off his best season at St. John's. The Red Storm won both the regular season and conference tournament ...
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Pitino taps transfer portal as St. John's lands Joson Sanon and Bryce Hopkins
Michigan State’s Tre Holloman plans to end his college career at another school and Xavier Booker is shooting for a fresh ...