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How Rick Pitino reacted to 'Who's your daddy' chants after defeating son

New Mexico Lobos forward Mustapha Amzil (22) defends St. John's Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) in the second half at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in New...

St. John's, Rick Pitino take commanding win over son's team as fans chant 'Who's your daddy?'

Rick Pitino's St. John's squad led almost wire-to-wire in a commanding 85-71 victory over New Mexico and Pitino’s son, Richard.

Bragging rights on the line in Pitino showdown for St. John's-New Mexico clash

It will be a family divided Sunday afternoon at the Garden. 

St. John's starter reveals his advice for freshman

In the final minute of St. John’s rout of Wagner, as everyone was sitting down at the tail-end of the blowout victory, Simeon Wilcher was locked in.

St. John's getting 'big jump' in competition during stretch that will 'set the tone'

The start has been fun. The national ranking is good for optics. But now we begin to find out about Rick Pitino’s Johnnies.

Richard Pitino isn't part of dad Rick's St. John's succession plan

Last February, Rick Pitino said he wanted Richard to stay at New Mexico until he was done at St. John’s, and then take his place. 

It's time for Kadary Richmond to start playing like elite player St. John's needs

The 6-foot-6 Brooklyn native is its All-American candidate. He is the team’s All-Big East first-team selection. Be that guy.

Rick Pitino calls out 'over the top' parents of St. John's players

Rick Pitino and The Fresh Prince seem to be on the same page: “Parents just don’t understand.” 

St. John's center hopes high-energy-second half can be 'stepping stone' after benching

Maybe Zuby Ejiofor has begun to find his game.

St. John's latest important program step matters -- but guarantees nothing

Consider Monday’s national ranking a first step. A start. A beginning to what St. John’s and its fans hope will be a long-awaited breakthrough season.

St. John's ranked in AP top 25 for first time in five years

Rick Pitino’s Johnnies are ranked No. 22 in the latest Associated Press poll that was released Monday afternoon.

St. John's betting on this formula for success is off to a promising start

Continuity can go a long way for St. John's, especially with a coach like Rick Pitino known for player development.

Late USF coach made big impression on St. John's star: 'He was loved'

Amir Abdur-Rahim initially recruited Deivon Smith when he was an assistant coach at Georgia and Smith was a four-star recruit at Grayson High School (Ga.).

Rick Pitino will highlight hyped backcourt trio in key St. John's litmus test

The hyped St. John’s three-man backcourt will get an extended look together Saturday afternoon.

St. John's, ex-coach settle financial dispute after firing

St. John’s and former coach Mike Anderson have come to an agreement to settle their financial dispute, according to a statement released by both sides.

Defensive-minded transfer already looking like St. John's game-changer

When I think of ways in which St. John’s roster has improved, the first player that comes to mind is Aaron Scott.

Why Rick Pitino apologized to St. John's after season-opening win

Some fans missed a good portion of the first half for the game that tipped off at 6:30 p.m.

Can St. John's win the Big East title this season? | 'Eye of the Storm' series presented by NOBULL

NY Post Sports Reporter Zach Braziller joins Dexter Henry to preview the Red Storm's season. 'Eye of the Storm' series presented by NoBull. Check out the full interview: https://trib.al/Dkw6Vby

St. John's can finally start to wash away bad taste lingering from last season

The season ended badly. There is no disputing that.

Rick Pitino trying to learn from important St. John's lesson at start of season: 'Stuck with me'

When the frustration eventually subsided and the anguish softened, Rick Pitino took a closer look at what ultimately cost St. John’s a spot in last year’s NCAA Tournament.