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St. John's Soars: Pitino Leads Historic NCAA Return

3/17/2025

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Pitino's Tournament Return

Rick Pitino's St. John's Red Storm is making a triumphant return to the NCAA Tournament, securing a coveted No. 2 seed for 2025. They will face off against No. 15 Omaha in the opening round. This marks a thrilling comeback for St. John's, their first tournament appearance since 2019 and their highest seed in over two decades. Pitino also makes history as the first coach to guide six teams to the tournament.

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SEC Teams Shine

The 2025 NCAA Tournament is set to be electrifying, featuring a historic 14 teams from the SEC, including powerhouse top seeds Auburn and Florida. St. John's, under the guidance of Rick Pitino, is a formidable No. 2 seed taking on Omaha, while seventh-seeded Kansas prepares for a showdown with Arkansas. Get ready for thrilling matchups and unexpected twists!

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Pitino's Tournament Return

Rick Pitino's St. John's Red Storm is making a triumphant return to the NCAA Tournament, securing a coveted No. 2 seed for 2025. They will face off against No. 15 Omaha in the opening round. This marks a thrilling comeback for St. John's, their first tournament appearance since 2019 and their highest seed in over two decades. Pitino also makes history as the first coach to guide six teams to the tournament.

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