STORRS, Conn. — The moment when Rick Pitino succumbed to the problems of his modern reality came during the preseason.

Rick Pitino has always embodied the essence of New York basketball. Born in New York City 72 years ago, he has spent decades shaping the sport—from his early days as an assistant coach at Syracuse to ...

Rick Pitino is a New York kind of guy. He speaks the language. But this time, he has ruffled some feathers by doing so.

At 72 years old, Pitino’s contemporaries are pretty much gone from college basketball. Jim Boeheim talks on television. Mike ...

St. John's improved to 20-3 this season following a win over No. 11 Marquette, matching the program's best start since the 1985-86 campaign.

Rick Pitino is an unmatched artist when it comes to sculpting the Renaissance Moment, when a once-dominant program that’s ...

Thibodeau's Knicks hit ABC's national airwaves on Saturday for an anticipated clash against the defending champion Boston Celtics, which tipped off less than 24 hours before former New York boss Hubie ...

Nobody really knows how much longer Rick Pitino will coach. Even himself, at the age of 72. The Hall of Fame coach has said as long as he has his health, he doesn’t plan to stop. His new ...

St. John’s coach Rick Pitino likes Coach K’s idea. “I am 100 percent in agreement with him,” Pitino said on Friday. “The problem with the Big East right now and the [schools ...

The St. John’s coach: Rick Pitino. “We’ve had a very favorable ... The short stint with the NBA’s New York Knicks. The national title and three Final Fours at Kentucky.

NEW YORK -- In his second season on the job, Rick Pitino is at it ... At his first stop as a head coach, Boston University improved from 17-9 in Pitino's first year to 21-9 the next.

The Rick Pitino factor is in full effect. The Hall of Fame coach’s second season at St. John’s is off to a red-hot start, with his Red Storm now 18-3, including 9-1 in Big East play.