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St. John's Basketball Celebrates Season Success Amid Contract Talks

3/29/2026

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St. John’s basketball team ended its best season since 1998-99 with a five-point loss to Duke in the NCAA tournament.
The team celebrated Big East regular-season and postseason champions and reached Sweet 16 for the first time in 27 years.
Offseason talks between St. John’s and coach Rick Pitino’s agent on a new contract are moving toward a salary increase and extension of Pitino’s contract, which has three years left.

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St. John’s basketball team ended its best season since 1998-99 with a five-point loss to Duke in the NCAA tournament.
The team celebrated Big East regular-season and postseason champions and reached Sweet 16 for the first time in 27 years.
Offseason talks between St. John’s and coach Rick Pitino’s agent on a new contract are moving toward a salary increase and extension of Pitino’s contract, which has three years left.