Rick Pitino discussed St. John's loss to Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament, emphasizing the team's offensive struggles despite a strong defense. Pitino acknowledged the improvements made in the offseason regarding shooting accuracy. He expressed a strong desire to win a championship, comparing St. John's fanbase to that of the New York Knicks, both yearning for success. Pitino also firmly declined interest in returning to the Knicks, stating unequivocally that failing to reach the NBA Finals would equate to failure for any coach of the team.
I don't feel we were a great basketball team last year. I thought we were a great defensive team. But if one player is three-for-17 and another is one-for-10, you've got to give Arkansas a lot of credit.
We've made the corrections. We're better from the three-point line. We're better from the foul line.
I am chasing a championship and another Final Four. My coaching window is closing.
I don't have an interest in returning to the Knicks. Any Knicks coach who doesn't reach the NBA Finals will be seen as a failure.
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