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Knicks Star Backs Embattled College Coach


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Published in Sports and Competition on Thursday, December 19th 2024 at 13:45 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson believes his embattled college coach is the Wildcat's meow. Brunson, of course, hails from Villanova University, whose Wildcats men's basketball program has been stuck in reverse since legendary head coach Jay Wright retired after a Final Four appearance in 2021-22.

The article from MSN discusses New York Knicks star Josh Hart publicly supporting St. John's University basketball coach Rick Pitino amidst recent criticism. Pitino, who has a controversial history including NCAA violations at Louisville, has faced scrutiny over his coaching methods and the performance of the St. John's team. Despite this, Hart, who played under Pitino at Louisville, defended him by highlighting Pitino's dedication to his players' development both on and off the court. Hart's support comes at a time when Pitino's tenure at St. John's has been under the spotlight, especially after a series of losses and questions about his recruitment strategies and team management.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/basketball/knicks-star-backs-embattled-college-coach/ar-AA1waWBC ]

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