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John Calipari vs. Rick Pitino: A Rivalry Renewed on College Basketball’s Biggest Stage

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Jan 28, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; St. John’s Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino celebrates during the first half against the Georgetown Hoyas at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images I was in Pittsburgh at this time last year, covering the first-round NCAA Tournament games there. I was courtside for…

Pitino, Calipari, Self and Co. Make Providence the Epicenter of March Madness

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rick Pitino is the first coach in college basketball history to lead six different schools to the NCAA Tournament. But on the major stage, this is where it all began. “It’s one of my favorite coaching stints of all time,” said Pitino, the current St. John’s boss who once led Providence to…