Rick Pitino honored by St. John’s for reaching 900 career wins
January 28, 2026
Rick Pitino has been honored by St. John’s for reaching 900 wins as a Division I head coach. Moments before the 25th-ranked Red Storm beat Butler on Wednesday night, a tribute to Pitino featuring a montage of the Hall of Famer’s highlights played on the large video screens at Madison Square Garden. St. John’s vice president and athletic director Ed Kull then presented Pitino with a framed jersey at center court. The 73-year-old Pitino became the fourth Division I men’s basketball coach to win 900 games when the Johnnies rallied Saturday for an 88-83 victory at Xavier. He got No. 901 against Butler.