The win streak is at 10, the national ranking is at 9, but St. John's Hall of Fame coach still thinks his team can play a lot better, especially on the offensive end.

St. John’s sits all alone atop the Big East, and are in play for a top four seed in the NCAA Tournament. But Rick Pitino doesn’t see a finished product.

The St. John's Red Storm, fresh off a road victory at Gampel Pavilion against Big East foe UConn last Friday night, has elevated to its highest ranking in the AP poll in 34 years. The Red Storm appeared as the No.

STORRS, Conn. — The moment when Rick Pitino succumbed to the problems of his modern reality came during the preseason.

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St. John’s coach Rick Pitino, 72 and dapper as ever in a navy blue suit with white pocket square, appeared from the tunnel that led to the floor. The scene played out on the videoboard above the court for all to see as the chorus hit its crescendo. This is the Pitino Effect.

St. John's head coach Rick Pitino joins "College GameDay" after the Red Storm's road win over UConn.

St. John’s has emerged as a powerhouse in the BIG EAST led by Rick Pitino’s coaching brilliance. With a 21-3 record and a 12-1 conference start, the Red Storm are on a 10-game winning streak and poised to make a splash in the top 10 rankings.

After the upset win at UConn for St. Johns several big named names are calling for Rick Pitino to win this amazing national honor.