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Pitino's St. John's Aiming for First Big East Title Since 1985

2/20/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Rick Pitino's St. John's basketball team is on fire, dominating the Big East with an impressive 23-4 record after a commanding 82-58 victory over DePaul. With aspirations to be the first coach to clinch the Big East title at two different schools, Pitino's squad is hungry for their first outright title since 1985, gearing up for a showdown against UConn.

History

Historical Context

Rick Pitino's St. John's team aims for its first outright Big East title since 1985. That year, the Red Storm clinched the championship, defeating Georgetown in a memorable final. Pitino, a two-time NCAA champion, seeks to become the first coach to win the Big East at two schools.

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Story summary

Rick Pitino's St. John's basketball team is on fire, dominating the Big East with an impressive 23-4 record after a commanding 82-58 victory over DePaul. With aspirations to be the first coach to clinch the Big East title at two different schools, Pitino's squad is hungry for their first outright title since 1985, gearing up for a showdown against UConn.

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