Rick Pitino savors reaching 900 victories as a college head coach in St. John’s win over Xavier
January 24, 2026
Rick Pitino has reached a milestone with his 900th victory as a Division I men’s basketball coach. St. John’s rallied from a 16-point deficit to defeat Xavier 88-83 on Saturday. The victory came against his son, Richard, who is coaching the Musketeers. The 73-year-old Pitino has coached for 38 seasons, including stints at Kentucky and Louisville. He is the only coach to win NCAA titles at two schools. Pitino expressed gratitude to his players and assistants for his success. His son, Richard, praised him as the best college basketball coach. St. John’s players celebrated the milestone with enthusiasm.