St. John’s ‘thrilled’ after Rick Pitino’s latest contract extension
St. John's and Rick Pitino have agreed on a restructured contract that adds a year to his current deal and includes a significant pay raise. Pitino will earn around $6 million annually, making him the league's second-highest-paid coach, and is expected to continue coaching after taking some time to consider his options.
St. John's and Rick Pitino have agreed on a contract extension. The new deal adds a year to his current contract and includes a pay raise. Pitino will earn around $6 million annually. He has turned around St. John's in three years, leading the program to back-to-back Big East regular-season titles and consecutive Big East Tournament crowns. The team reached the Sweet 16 this March. Pitino is expected to continue coaching after taking some time to consider his options.
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