Rick Pitino opens up to The Post about son Richard becoming Big East rival

Rick Pitino is thrilled for his son, yet not exactly psyched about the prospect of facing him twice a year.
Thu, Apr 3
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RJ Luis’ mom hits back at fan over ‘prima donna’ and ‘cancer’ claims after St. John’s exit
Much has been said about RJ Luis Jr. and his decision to transfer from St. John's, and his mother has had enough.
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Rick Pitino opens up on benching RJ Luis during St. John’s season-ending loss in exclusive clip
In an exclusive clip obtained by The Post, Pitino opens up on the controversial decision.
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Wed, Apr 2
- NCAA Basketball
St. John’s hyped portal pickups show they’re just scratching the surface of what’s possible
Patience was required in Rick Pitino’s first two offseasons.
Tue, Apr 1
- NCAA Basketball
Pete Alonso, Mets mash Marlins in South Beach | New York Sports Minute
On the April 1st, 2025 edition of the New York Sports Minute, Brandon London breaks down Pete Alonso’s mammoth grand slam in the Mets’ big win over the Marlins, Paige Bueckers leading the UConn Huskies to another Final Four appearance and St. John’s adding another high-profile transfer.
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Bryce Hopkins’ St. John’s transfer is all about the ‘next level’
Few teams will be able to match St. John’s in the paint now, with Hopkins and Zuby Ejiofor, an All-Big East first-team selection this past year.
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Mon, Mar 31
- NCAA Basketball
Brady Dunlap tells The Post why he made bittersweet St. John’s transfer portal decision
The more he thought about his future, the more the 6-foot-7 sharpshooting wing from Newhall, Calif.
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St. John’s lands Bryce Hopkins over Georgetown in second huge transfer get
St. John’s is two-for-two.
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