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St. John’s Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino has already found great success in just his second season with the program.
In Year 1, he led the team to a 20–13 record, but in Year 2, the Johnnies went 31–5, capturing both the Big East regular season title and the Big East Tournament championship.
With the offseason now underway, Pitino is already focused on Year 3. The 72-year-old has made seven additions to the roster so far: Milligan’s Handje Tamba, Cincinnati’s Dillon Mitchell, Idaho State’s Dylan Darling, North Carolina’s Ian Jackson, Stanford’s Oziyah Sellers, Arizona State’s Joson Sanon, and Providence’s Bryce Hopkins.
But Pitino’s additions haven’t been limited to college basketball. As of Monday morning, the two-time national champion welcomed his 15th grandchild into the family.
He shared the big news with fans on social media.
"#15 grandchild: Matthew Ryan -8 pounds 15 ounces. Now 8 boys and 7 girls!" Pitino wrote.
Pitino has five children, including four sons—Michael, Christopher, Richard, and Ryan—and a daughter named Jacqueline.
The 72-year-old legendary coach also had a fifth son, Daniel, who tragically passed away in 1987 at just six months old due to congenital heart failure.
St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino looks on during a game.Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Pitino is known for having a close relationship with each of his grandchildren. Just over a month ago, he was seen consoling his tearful granddaughter after Richard—now the head coach at Xavier, but at the time leading New Mexico—lost in the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament.
The moment was shown on the broadcast shortly after the final buzzer.
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In Year 1, he led the team to a 20–13 record, but in Year 2, the Johnnies went 31–5, capturing both the Big East regular season title and the Big East Tournament championship.
With the offseason now underway, Pitino is already focused on Year 3. The 72-year-old has made seven additions to the roster so far: Milligan’s Handje Tamba, Cincinnati’s Dillon Mitchell, Idaho State’s Dylan Darling, North Carolina’s Ian Jackson, Stanford’s Oziyah Sellers, Arizona State’s Joson Sanon, and Providence’s Bryce Hopkins.
But Pitino’s additions haven’t been limited to college basketball. As of Monday morning, the two-time national champion welcomed his 15th grandchild into the family.
He shared the big news with fans on social media.
"#15 grandchild: Matthew Ryan -8 pounds 15 ounces. Now 8 boys and 7 girls!" Pitino wrote.
Pitino has five children, including four sons—Michael, Christopher, Richard, and Ryan—and a daughter named Jacqueline.
The 72-year-old legendary coach also had a fifth son, Daniel, who tragically passed away in 1987 at just six months old due to congenital heart failure.
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St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino looks on during a game.Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Pitino is known for having a close relationship with each of his grandchildren. Just over a month ago, he was seen consoling his tearful granddaughter after Richard—now the head coach at Xavier, but at the time leading New Mexico—lost in the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament.
The moment was shown on the broadcast shortly after the final buzzer.
Continue reading...
