Billionaire booster Mike Repole tells The Post why Rick Pitino is the perfect St. John’s coach
St. John's booster Mike Repole discusses his support for coach Rick Pitino, citing their shared drive to succeed and improve. Repole believes Pitino is the perfect coach for St. John's, praising his ability to change the energy and culture of a program and win consistently.
Mike Repole, a billionaire entrepreneur and St. John's booster, is backing coach Rick Pitino. Repole and Pitino share a strong work ethic and desire to succeed. Repole sold his company for $4.1 billion in 2007 and later formed another beverage company, which he sold for $8 billion. He is now co-owner of the United Football League. Repole believes Pitino is a Hall of Fame coach who can take St. John's to the next level. He praises Pitino's ability to adapt and win at different programs, including Boston University and St. John's. Repole is committed to supporting Pitino and St. John's, citing the team's improved performance and magical games at Madison Square Garden.
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