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Rick Pitino: 900 Wins Down, 1,000 to Go!
25 Jan
Summary
- Rick Pitino achieved his 900th career coaching win.
- The St. John's Red Storm are on a six-game winning streak.
- Pitino expressed enjoyment coaching his current team.
Rick Pitino, the head coach for the St. John's Red Storm, has surpassed 900 career coaching wins. This achievement came following the team's 88-83 victory over Xavier, extending their current winning streak to six games and improving their season record to 15-5. Pitino, now in his third season with St. John's, has accumulated a 66-23 overall record and a 37-12 mark in Big East play.
Prior to his tenure at St. John's, Pitino coached at Iona after a professional coaching stint in Greece. He previously spent 16 years at Louisville, leading them to an NCAA title in 2013, though it was later vacated. Pitino also secured an NCAA championship with Kentucky in 1996, marking him as one of the most decorated coaches in NCAA history.
Pitino expressed gratitude for his family and his players, stating he is enjoying coaching more than ever. He indicated his ambition to continue coaching and pursue the next major milestone of 1,000 career wins.
