St. John’s says Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Pitino has signed a new agreement that will keep him under contract with the school through 2030, according to multiple reports. Pitino was hired in March 2023 and given a six-year contract through 2029.
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Here's how to stay safeOne Tech Tip: Here's how AI can help you in your job huntThe future of fish is looking a lot like meatPope Leo XIV rejects claims that God justifies war in Palm Sunday Mass messageCalifornia lidera plan para añadir vitamina a tortillas y reducir defectos congénitos entre latinosSt. John’s head coach Rick Pitino gestures during the first half against Duke in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington. St. John’s forward Dillon Mitchell and St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino embrace each other during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UConn in the championship of the Big East tournament, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in New York. St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino hands a tournament trophy to St. John’s forward Zuby Ejiofor after an NCAA college basketball game against UConn in the championship of the Big East tournament, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in New York. St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino talks with his team during the second half against Duke in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington. St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino reacts during the second half of a game against Kansas in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 22, 2026, in San Diego. St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino gestures during the first half against Duke in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington. St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino gestures during the first half against Duke in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington. St. John’s forward Dillon Mitchell and St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino embrace each other during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UConn in the championship of the Big East tournament, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in New York. St. John’s forward Dillon Mitchell and St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino embrace each other during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UConn in the championship of the Big East tournament, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in New York. St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino hands a tournament trophy to St. John’s forward Zuby Ejiofor after an NCAA college basketball game against UConn in the championship of the Big East tournament, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in New York. St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino hands a tournament trophy to St. John’s forward Zuby Ejiofor after an NCAA college basketball game against UConn in the championship of the Big East tournament, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in New York. St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino talks with his team during the second half against Duke in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington. St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino talks with his team during the second half against Duke in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington. St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino reacts during the second half of a game against Kansas in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 22, 2026, in San Diego. St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino reacts during the second half of a game against Kansas in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 22, 2026, in San Diego. NEW YORK — St. John’s says Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Pitino has signed a new agreement that will keep him under contract with the school through 2030, according to multiple reports.through 2029. Several outlets, citing anonymous sources, reported Sunday his restructured deal includes an additional year through the 2029-30 season and a raise that will make him the second-highest paid coach in the Big East behind Dan Hurley atIn three seasons with the Red Storm, the 73-year-old Pitino has led a remarkable resurgence for the New York City program, coaching the Johnnies to consecutive“We’re thrilled that Coach Pitino has signed a new agreement to remain at St. John’s, a deal that will keep him in Queens through the end of the decade,” athletic director Ed Kull said in a statement, according to reports. “This extension reflects our strong confidence in his leadership, vision, and commitment to our student-athletes. “Coach Pitino has changed the culture of our community and we want his presence to be felt on this campus for years to come. We look forward to more Big East championships and NCAA Tournament runs with Coach Pitino at the helm.”on the court this season and said he’d like to reach 1,000. He is 81-25 at St. John’s and coming off consecutive 30-win seasons.
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