St. John’s courtship of Rick Pitino will take its next step Sunday night.
The 70-year-old Pitino has led Iona University to two MAAC regular-season crowns and two conference tournament titles in the last three years.A major factor in St. John’s pursuit is president Fr.
Brian Shanley, who nearly hired Pitino at Providence 12 years ago and has been “relentless” in his pursuit of the legendary coach, a source said.Rick Pitino with Iona forward Silas Sunday during their March Madness game against UConn on March 17, 2023.
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