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Rick Pitino Targets Transfers to Revive St. John's Basketball

3/29/2026

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Rick Pitino, the head coach of St. John's University, faces the challenge of replacing Zuby Ejiofor and finding a suitable point guard.
He is expected to attract transfer portal talent, aided by supporter Mike Repole.
The allure of Madison Square Garden is stronger than it has been in years, underpinning expectations that Pitino will restore St. John's to prominence.

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Story summary

Rick Pitino, the head coach of St. John's University, faces the challenge of replacing Zuby Ejiofor and finding a suitable point guard.
He is expected to attract transfer portal talent, aided by supporter Mike Repole.
The allure of Madison Square Garden is stronger than it has been in years, underpinning expectations that Pitino will restore St. John's to prominence.