St. John’s helped Rick Pitino keep promise to wife with Big East repeat — and issued an MSG reminder
By Steve Serby
Published on March 15, 2026.
The St. John's coach, Rick Pitino, has been reminded by the team that he made a promise to win the Big East Conference Tournament championship for his wife and the team. The victory over the Huskies was a symbolic moment for the coach and his team.
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