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Rick Pitino Commits to St. John's Amid Coaching Speculation

3/27/2026

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Rick Pitino, coach of St. John's, dismissed links to North Carolina Tar Heels coaching vacancy, saying, "St. John's or retirement for me."
Pitino's agent restructured a contract offer from St. John's, making him the Big East's second-highest paid.
He is set to sign soon.
In his third season, Pitino has led St. John's to consecutive regular-season and conference championships and NCAA bids, with a possible Elite Eight run vs. Duke.

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Rick Pitino, coach of St. John's, dismissed links to North Carolina Tar Heels coaching vacancy, saying, "St. John's or retirement for me."
Pitino's agent restructured a contract offer from St. John's, making him the Big East's second-highest paid.
He is set to sign soon.
In his third season, Pitino has led St. John's to consecutive regular-season and conference championships and NCAA bids, with a possible Elite Eight run vs. Duke.