Louisville assistant coach Peyton Siva joins Rick Pitino at St. John's

Peyton Siva, an assistant coach and former star for the Louisville men’s basketball team, announced he is leaving Louisville to join Rick Pitino's staff at St. John's. Pat Kelsey, head coach at Louisville, expressed understanding and support for Siva's decision during an appearance on the podcast 'The Assist.' Kelsey acknowledged the opportunity for Siva to reunite with Pitino, a significant figure in his career. Kelsey stated that while he wishes Siva well, the door remains open for him at Louisville, and discussed the challenges of finding a replacement at this late point in the offseason.

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