After over decades of disappointment, mediocre results and bottom-half Big East finishes, there is legitimate hope that St. John’s may finally be on its way back to national relevance.
After over two decades of disappointment and unfulfilled expectations, mediocre results and bottom-half Big East finishes, there is legitimate hope that St. John’s may finally be on its way back to national relevance. agreed to take the challenging job on a six-year dealPitino replaces Mike Anderson, fired after four mostly underwhelming seasons, trying to resurrect this once-proud team that last won an NCAA Tournament game 23 years ago and hasn’t reached the main draw of the dance since 2015.
He decided to accept the job that night and leave Iona after leading the Gaels to two MAAC regular-season crowns andHe broke the news to his players Monday afternoon, around the time it was first reported that he was leaving.That includes former Manhattan College coach Steve Masiello, his assistant for six years at Louisville.
“I just thought that I’ve got, hopefully, God-willing, a lot of great years ahead of me, and I said, ‘If I don’t take it, would I regret it every day the rest of my life if I don’t take on this challenge,’ ” Pitino said. The Post was the first to report mutual interest between the two parties., described as “relentless” by a Pitino confidante. Pitino has called Shanley a “superstar.”
Pitino, ousted at Louisville after a series of controversies, wanted another shot at the high-major level, but didn’t want to move from his home in Mamaroneck, N.Y., on the course at Winged Foot Golf Club.
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