Two seasons ago, legendary head coach Rick Pitino left Iona after three successful seasons to take the job at St. John’s, aiming to rejuvenate a once-storied program in New York. Now, after completing his second season with the Red Storm,

“I’m sure they’re a good basketball team because they won their tournament ... which last appeared in the NCAA Tournament in 2019. St. John’s has not won an NCAA Tournament game since 2000. The Johnnies missed the tournament last year despite ...

The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Arkansas vs. St. John's picks for the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Saturday as Rick Pitino and John Calipari meet

Mark Pope was asked about a potential Arkansas vs. St. John's second-round NCAA Tournament matchup between John Calipari and Rick Pitino.

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The NCAA Tournament outlook for John Calipari at Arkansas, Rick Pitino at St. John’s and other schools with Kentucky connections.

The SEC’s surprise Sweet 16 team is Arkansas, which only two months ago was 0-5 in league play and firmly outside the NCAA tournament picture. John Calipari’s Razorbacks have since won 12 of 17 games, culminating with Saturday’s thrilling upset of the best St. John’s team in at least two decades.