Rick Pitino critiques St. John's despite 3-0 preseason record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 5:35 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Rick Pitino's St. John's Red Storm completed an undefeated 3-0 preseason, facing Drexel, Rutgers, and No. 7 Texas. In a four-overtime win against Rutgers, Pitino expressed concerns about the team's fundamentals, indicating they would struggle against stronger competition. He graded the performance as a C-minus overall, with Rutgers earning an F and Drexel a D. Pitino highlighted the challenges posed by losing key players from last season, stating that the team needs significant improvements.
- •St. John's went 3-0 in the preseason with victories over Rutgers and Texas.
- •Rick Pitino criticized the team's fundamentals after the games.
- •He graded the team's performance as a C-minus overall.
- •St. John's lost key players, including Zuby Eljofor and two draft picks.
- •The team prepares for the upcoming regular season with areas for improvement.
- 5:35 AMYahoo Sports — “Fundamentally Poor”: Rick Pitino Makes Honest Assessment of St. John’s Preseason Games
"Rick Pitino’s St. John’s go into the new season after an undefeated 3-0 preseason.
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