Attempting to Elevate the Conference

[whalerfan]

Not sure if this is CR but Pitino is going full steam in elevating the Johnnies with attempts to play at Ashe and MSG and less on campus. Plus a new practice facility.

Rick Pitino reveals plans for St. John’s to potentially play at Arthur Ashe Stadium

The St. John’s men’s basketball opener could be coming to the bright lights of an iconic venue next season.

nypost.com

 

[CL82]

“My vision is to play every game at Madison Square Garden conference-wise,” Pitino said at the time. “It has to be played in a major facility ’cause you’re going to need it. Carnesecca Arena will not be big enough for the brand of basketball that we’re going to build.”

Say what you want about Pitino, but the guy is always selling. I respect that.

I like the line about "We are going to have a $35 million practice facility… I don't know when, I don't know where, I don't know if it will even be built during my tenure, but we are going to have it..."

 

[don356]

It's probably because he lives close. lol