St. John’s Coach Rick Pitino Frustrated By Team’s Recent Losses
St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino unleashed his frustrations following the team’s loss to Seton Hall, labeling this season as the most unenjoyable experience of his lifetime. Pitino criticized the team’s facilities and players, highlighting their lack of speed, quickness, fundamentals, strength, and toughness.
Despite leading at halftime, the Red Storm ultimately fell to Seton Hall, who outscored them in the second half. Seton Hall’s defense limited St. John’s to low shooting percentages and forced 15 turnovers during the game.
Following a strong start to the season, St. John’s has now lost eight of their last 10 games and would need to win the Big East tournament to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Pitino hinted at potential recruiting changes and roster turnover due to some players not fitting his coaching style.
Despite the team’s struggles, Pitino boasts a successful track record in college basketball, with multiple Final Four appearances and national championships under his belt. St. John’s currently sits at ninth in the Big East standings with a 14-12 record, with their next game against Georgetown on Wednesday.
Pitino expressed concerns over Georgetown potentially defeating them in the upcoming game, showcasing a lack of confidence in his team’s performance. St. John’s fans will be closely watching to see if the team can turn things around and salvage their postseason hopes.
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