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Rick Pitino Wins Coach of the Year, St. John's Shines

3/12/2025

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Rick Pitino celebrated a remarkable achievement, clinching his first Big East Coach of the Year award as he guided St. John's to its most successful season in four decades. RJ Luis Jr. shone brightly, taking home Player of the Year honors, while UConn's Liam McNeeley was recognized as Freshman of the Year. The excitement unfolded just before the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden.

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Rick Pitino celebrated a remarkable achievement, clinching his first Big East Coach of the Year award as he guided St. John's to its most successful season in four decades. RJ Luis Jr. shone brightly, taking home Player of the Year honors, while UConn's Liam McNeeley was recognized as Freshman of the Year. The excitement unfolded just before the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden.