Why Rick Pitino is 'proud' to bring St. John's first Big East title in 25 years
Almost two years to the day since he held his introductory press conference at Madison Square Garden as the 22nd head coach in St. John’s program history, Pitino has the Johnnies back as the beasts of the Big East.
The two-time national champion who won three Big East titles as the head coach of Louisville (2009, 2012, 2013) has completely transformed the Johnnies back into a national championship contender.
“Great win for the city,” Pitino said after the game. “Great win for our university. You hear it all along that it's New York's team, and it truly is. As a New Yorker myself, I'm very, very proud that St. John's has gotten to this level.”
The Red Storm are usually known for their ferocious defense, which is arguably the best in all of college basketball this season (and ranked No. 1 in the nation in KenPom’s efficiency rankings). However, it was the offense in the second half that sealed the title for this St. John’s basketball team.
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