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Tom Izzo Had a Hilarious Quote About Not Being Able to Escape Pitino Family in March

The Michigan State coach has experience with his next opponent.

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Looking Back on Rick Pitino, John Calipari Matchup History Ahead of Arkansas-St. John's

The two legendary head coaches face off in the Round of 32.

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Rivals Rick Pitino, John Calipari Trade Hilarious Quotes Ahead of Arkansas-St. John's Matchup

Longtime rivals Rick Pitino and John Calipari cracked funny remarks ahead of their Arkansas-St. John's NCAA Tournament matchup.

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March Madness 2025 predictions: which of the No 1 seeds are in for a shock?

Who are the players to watch? Will injuries cost Duke? Our writers pick the winners, sleepers and upsets in both NCAA Tournament brackets

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Five Coaches With Most to Prove in Men's March Madness Tournament

With the 2025 NCAA Division I tournament officially here, we take a look at who has the most to gain over the next several weeks.

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The Men’s NCAA Tournament’s Winners and Sinners Region is in Providence

Rick Pitino, John Calipari, Bill Self and Will Wade will lead their teams in March Madness with baggage—but always second chances.

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St. John's Rick Pitino Names the One Coach He Considers a Rival

The Hall of Fame coach named the one person he considers a rival.

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Ranking the Men’s NCAA Tournament Field 1–68

The seeds and bracket are out, now it is time for the real order for all March Madness squads from Florida to Saint Francis.

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Five Teams to Avoid in Your Men’s NCAA Tournament Bracket

Beware of these top-four-seeded squads that have vulnerabilities or difficult matchups in the early rounds.

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Rick Pitino Throws Shade at UConn While Previewing NCAA Tournament for St. John's

St. John's Red Storm coach Rick Pitino couldn't resist throwing some playful shade at Dan Hurley and UConn while previewing the NCAA Tournament.

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Iona Parts Ways With Coach Tobin Anderson After MAAC Championship Loss

Anderson took over the program from Rick Pitino in 2023.

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Forty Things to Watch in Men’s NCAA Tournament

From the run on SEC teams to power-conference squads looking for a breakthrough to the players you need to know, here is a primer on March Madness.

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Rick Pitino Had a Hilarious Plan for Celebrating St. John's Big East Title Win

The Red Storm decidedly defeated the Creighton Bluejays 82–66.

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St. John’s Dances Into NCAA Tournament Embracing Rick Pitino’s Ethos

Dominance and humility paved the way for the Johnnies to claim the Big East regular-season and tournament titles in the same season for the first time in 39 years.

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St. John's Clinches Share Of Big East Title

St. John’s University's men's basketball team clinched a share of its first Big East regular-season title in 33 years, led by RJ Luis Jr. with 24 points. E...

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St. John’s One Step Closer to First Outright Big East Title in 40 Years

Rick Pitino’s squad relies on midrange jumpers and physicality, but a three-point barrage Sunday to complete the season sweep of UConn put the Red Storm on a Final Four path.

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Richard Pitino Had the Perfect Response to His Father's Fiery Viral Halftime Speech

The younger Pitino nailed this one.

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Fans Loved Rick Pitino's Fiery Speech Before Epic St. John's Comeback vs. Providence

Fans loved seeing Pitino fire up his St. John's squad with a passionate halftime speech.

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SI:AM | Luka Doncic’s Quiet Lakers Debut Was Still a Great Appetizer

Even in just 23 minutes, he gave us plenty to look forward to.

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Ranking the Top 10 Men’s College Basketball Coach of the Year Candidates

From Bruce Pearl’s dominant Auburn team to a resurgent year for Tom Izzo at Michigan State, here are the coaches at the top this season.

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Forde Minutes: Rick Pitino and the Coaches Thriving at 70

Plus, a look at the teams crashing the bubble, the players who fans love to hate and transfers who have upgraded their new programs.

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Rick Pitino Has Elevated St. John's to Ranking It Hasn't Seen in 34 Years

The Red Storm have been rolling under second-year coach Rick Pitino.

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SI:AM | Rick Pitino Has St. John’s Back on Top

The Red Storm picked up their first marquee win of the season on Tuesday, beating No. 13 Marquette.

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Rick Pitino Had a Macabre Reaction to St. John's Free Throw Struggles vs. Marquette

The Johnnies held on to a win Tuesday despite difficulties at the free-throw line.

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John Calipari Sways Balance of Power Back His Way by Beating Kentucky in Return

Most former Wildcat coaches avoid a return to Rupp Arena. Cal stayed within the SEC and led Arkansas to an upset over a ranked team amid an otherwise disappointing season.

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