Rick Pitino, head coach of St. John's Red Storm, has been named one of four finalists for the prestigious Naismith National Coach of the Year award following an impressive season. At 72, this marks his second year with the team, which concluded with a 31-5 record, including an outstanding 18-2 in the Big East. Despite their loss to Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament, Pitino's achievements included the Big East regular-season and Tournament championships. He has been recognized as the USBWA National Coach of the Year and passed coaching legends in total wins this season.
Despite an early exit, Rick Pitino led St. John's to a historic 31-5 record and secured the Big East regular season and tournament championships.
Pitino's tenure includes being recognized as the USBWA National Coach of the Year and achieving a ranking of No. 5 in the AP poll after decades.
At 72, Pitino has solidified his coaching legacy, passing coaching legends on the all-time wins list and making a significant mark in his second season.
Finalists for the Naismith National Coach of the Year award alongside Pitino include notable coaches from Houston, Auburn, and Duke.
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