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#rick-pitino

St. John's secures former five-star recruit Ian Jackson from UNC, strengthening their roster for the upcoming season.

St. John's Red Storm is prioritizing transfer portal players, indicating a strategic shift in roster building under Coach Rick Pitino.

Rick Pitino strengthens St. John's roster by adding former UNC guard Ian Jackson via the transfer portal.

Rick Pitino's St. John's Red Storm has quickly gained talent through top transfer recruits, sparking debate about team dynamics influencing success.

Rick Pitino has revitalized St. John's basketball, leading them to win the Big East Tournament and securing a No. 2 NCAA Tournament seed.

Ian Jackson transfers to St. John's for a fresh start and continued development under Coach Rick Pitino.

Rick Pitino and RJ Luis earned significant awards, reflecting the remarkable turnaround of St. John's basketball program.

St. John's basketball program strengthens with transfer big man Handje Tamba, aiming to maintain their Big East dominance.

St. John's Red Storm secured their first Big East Tournament title since 2000, led by RJ Luis' stellar performance and coach Rick Pitino's strategies.

St. John's achieved its first Big East regular-season championship since 1992 and secured Dylan Darling, a talented point guard, for the upcoming season.

St. John's adds frontcourt depth with the commitment of 6-11 Handje Tamba, enhancing their defensive presence for the upcoming season.

St. John's basketball program continues to strengthen its roster with impactful transfers, including Dylan Darling from Idaho State.

St. John's wins Big East championship, marking a historic season with coach Rick Pitino leading the way.

Dylan Darling commits to St. John's, enhancing the team's potential for the upcoming season.

Dylan Darling's commitment to St. John's highlights Rick Pitino's successful rebuilding of the basketball program.

St. John's Red Storm wins Big East title after 40 years, but focus on NCAA Tournament remains.

St. John's demonstrated resilience with a crucial overtime victory, emphasizing the importance of a do-or-die mentality as they prepare for March Madness.

St. John's clinched a share of the Big East title, its highest ranking in over three decades under coach Rick Pitino.

Ian Jackson's transfer to St. John's will significantly enhance the team's performance and competitiveness.

Rick Pitino challenges inflated claims about NIL costs in college sports.

He emphasizes the need for clarity in NIL financial figures.

Imran Suljanovic, a talented wing player, has committed to St. John's to enhance their shooting skills.

Ian Jackson is viewed as the ideal point guard for St. John's basketball program.

Oziyah Sellers commits to St. John's, aiming to improve the team's shooting under coach Rick Pitino.

Cooper Flagg has emerged as the front-runner for the Wooden Award over Johni Broome, demonstrating exceptional skills and leadership on the court.

Rick Pitino was named Naismith Coach of the Year in 2025 after leading St. John's to a successful season.

Rick Pitino is building a strong roster for St. John's using the transfer portal instead of high school prospects.

Rick Pitino aims to elevate St. John's by pursuing former five-star recruit Ian Jackson from North Carolina.

Rick Pitino is transforming St. John's basketball into a competitive force in college basketball.

St. John's basketball has shown significant improvement, clinching its first outright regular-season title since 1985 and becoming a Final Four contender.

St. John's basketball is experiencing a revival with significant achievements, including a first NCAA Tournament appearance in years.

St. John's basketball enjoyed a successful season, highlighted by RJ Luis Jr.'s achievements, but faced setbacks in the NCAA Tournament.

St. John's basketball season ended sooner than expected despite high hopes, highlighting the unpredictability of March Madness.

St. John's won their first Big East Tournament title in 25 years by defeating Creighton 82-66.

RJ Luis Jr. dominated the game, scoring 29 points, most in the second half.

Florida's journey to the NCAA Championship is heavily influenced by their coach Todd Golden's successful recruitment of Walter Clayton Jr.

Tom Izzo and Rick Pitino have a chance to break a long-standing curse regarding unranked teams and Final Four appearances.

St. John's suffered a disappointing NCAA Tournament exit, raising questions about coaching decisions and player management under pressure.

Rick Pitino led St. John's to a historic season, earning Coach of the Year honors for first time.

Coach Pitino's decision to bench Key Player RJ Luis affected St. John's performance in their NCAA Tournament loss against Arkansas.

Bryce Hopkins transfers to St. John's, valuing player development under Rick Pitino.