Rick Pitino has made his so-called triumphant return to a well-known program in college basketball. Pitino was exiled from the University of Louisville after a slew of accusations were brought up against the program. In the end, Louisville had to take down their 2013 National Championship banner, and Pitino was seen as a black eye to college basketball. However, the Hall of Fame coach got a second chance. After a short stint at Iona, Pitino was offered the head coaching position with St. John's. An offer that Pitino happily accepted.
Now Ricky P is back on the scene in the Big Apple. Pitino is looking to bring St. John's back to the limelight. If any coach could pull off this challenge, it's going to be Pitino. On Sunday, Pitino was among the many in Madison Square Garden taking in the Knicks and Cavaliers playoff matchup. Before the tip, ESPN locked in on Pitino speaking to someone courtside. However, it turns out that the shot of Pitino might have been too clear. Fans discovered that Pitino was giving his cell phone number to someone at the game. An unbelievable lip-reading feat for a disgusting fan.
Rick Pitino The Latest Victim Of Lip Reading
On Monday, Pitino announced on Twitter that his phone number had been compromised. "So yesterday I was enjoying the Knicks game n someone read my lips on TV giving out my phone number. Over 300 plus messages came in - here’s the bizarre news, 95% were nice n positive. I got a lead on 7 new recruits. My new cell is….." How someone could figure out what Pitino was talking about is nearly laughable. However, for Pitino, it may not seem to be so funny. However, Pitino seems to be in good spirits about the whole ordeal.
The Knicks lit up the MSG crowd with their Game 4 victory. Now the Knicks will look to end the series on Friday at the Garden. However, Pitino may have been there just to scout out his future home. St. John's will play many of their home games at the Garden. The combination of Pitino and New York has many believing the possibilities are endless for his return to the big show. Can Rick Pitino bring St. John's out of the college basketball cellar? Let us know what you think in the comment section. For the latest news in sports, keep it right here with HNHH.
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