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Eye On College Basketball
2023 Summer Shootaround: Rick Pitino has come to save St. John’s once and for all
Aug 25, 2023
Rick Pitino, a Hall of Fame basketball coach, is coaching at St. John's. The podcast discusses Pitino's impact on the team and their prospects for the upcoming season. They analyze the roster, potential starting lineup, and predict the team's record. The hosts express optimism for St. John's future but are skeptical about their chances in Pitino's first year.
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- Rick Pitino brings a wealth of experience and success to the St. John's basketball team, aiming to restore their status as a national contender.
- The St. John's team faces challenges in developing chemistry and finding their rhythm with a mix of experienced transfers and young talent.
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Rick Pitino takes over as head coach at St. John's
After a coaching change, Rick Pitino becomes the new head coach of the St. John's basketball team. Pitino brings a wealth of experience and success, including multiple NCAA tournament appearances and national championships. He inherits a remade roster with transfers from various schools, creating a mix of proven talent and newcomers. The team is led by guard Dennis Jenkins, who averaged 15.6 points per game at Iona, and Jordan Dingle, the reigning Ivy League Player of the Year from Penn. The anchor in the paint is center Joel Soriano, who returns after a solid season. The team's potential success will depend on the cohesion of the new roster and how quickly they can develop chemistry.
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