Rick Pitino is back in Sweet 16: Examining St. John's coach's secret sauce to success
Rick Pitino, 73, has led St. John's to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA men's basketball tournament, marking the fourth school he's taken to this stage. Pitino's success can be attributed to his ability to adapt, reinvent himself, and encourage his players to take risks.
Rick Pitino is taking St. John's to the Sweet 16. He's the fourth school he's taken to this stage. Pitino adapts to changes in the game, including the introduction of the shot clock and 3-point shot. He's built his team around transfer players. Pitino encourages players to take risks, such as letting guard Dylan Darling take the final shot against Kansas. St. John's outscored Kansas in 3-point shooting. Pitino's team will face No. 1-seed Duke in the Sweet 16.
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