St. John’s basketball rumors: Rick Pitino contract extension is ‘done’
St. John's basketball coach Rick Pitino is reportedly getting a contract extension with the program. The extension comes after the team made the Sweet 16 under Pitino's leadership, with a billionaire donor planning to invest in the program.
St. John's basketball coach Rick Pitino is set to receive a contract extension. The extension was reported by Adam Zagoria, with billionaire donor Mike Repole confirming the news. Repole plans to invest heavily in the program, aiming to build a dynasty. St. John's has made back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances under Pitino, including a Sweet 16 run this year. The team lost to Duke in the Sweet 16. Pitino has taken four college basketball programs to the Sweet 16.
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