Rick Pitino Sends Strong Message After NCAA Announcement
Briefly

In a remarkable season for St. John's basketball, Rick Pitino led the team to a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament and secured the Naismith Coach of the Year award—a first in his illustrious career. After winning the Big East Tournament title, Pitino expressed gratitude for the award, acknowledging the excellence of his fellow finalists. The success was underpinned by standout performances, including that of Big East Player of the Year RJ Luis Jr., who averaged impressive stats throughout the season.
Rick Pitino achieved a significant career milestone by winning the Naismith Coach of the Year award for leading St. John's to remarkable success this season.
Pitino expressed his gratitude after winning the Naismith Award, recognizing the brilliance of all finalists and feeling blessed to receive such an honor.
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