St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino has reportedly signed a new contract extension that keeps him with the Red Storm through the 2029-30 season, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
Rick Pitino has signed a new deal with St. John’s, sources confirm to ESPN. The deal includes an additional year through the 2029-30 season and a significant increase in pay to make him the Big East’s second highest paid coach. pic.twitter.com/7Rx1gaVWre
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The new deal make the 73-year-old the second-highest paid coach in the Big East, only trailing UConn’s Dan Hurley.
“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. “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.”
The Red Storm had an impressive season that was capped off by a trip to the Sweet 16. As the first team ever to win both the Big East regular season and tournament in back-to-back years, St. John’s appears ready to continue writing their story with Pitino.
After a 30-7 finish this season, it’s clear the Red Storm have climbed back to prominence in the college basketball world. Now they’ve locked down their elite coach for at least a few more seasons.
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