Pitino reveling in minute knowing end is near

• Mike ReissMar 19, 2025, 06:37 PM ET Close Mike Reiss is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the New England Patriots. Reiss has covered the Patriots because 1997 and joined ESPN in 2009. In 2019, he was named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association.PROVIDENCE, R.I.– Rick Pitino

struck a reflective tone as he prepares his second-seeded St. John’s group to deal with No. 15-seeded Omaha in the preliminary of the NCAA guys’s basketball tournament Thursday.Pitino, 72, stated he’s savoring the moment since he knows his legendary training career is in its final chapters.”I don’t understand if God will bless me with 2, three, 4 more years, however if he does,

it’s going to stop. So why not have a blast? Why not get the most out of it? Laugh, have fun, get fantastic experiences,” he informed reporters at the Amica Mutual Pavilion.Men’s Competition Obstacle Register now to play the # 1 Guy’s bracket game for FREE! $135,000 in rewards.