St. John's coach Rick Pitino (COVID-19) missing game vs. Seton Hall
Jan 13, 2024; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino watches action against the Creighton Bluejays in the first half at CHI Health Center Omaha. credits: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports St. John's coach Rick Pitino will miss his team's Tuesday road game against Seton Hall due to a bout with COVID-19.
Pitino reportedly tested positive earlier Tuesday as his symptoms worsened.
Associate head coach Steve Masiello will serve as Red Storm coach against the Pirates.
Pitino is in his first at St. John's after spending the past three seasons at Iona. He also contracted COVID-19 in January 2021 during his tenure at Iona.
Pitino, 71, has won national championships at Kentucky (1996) and Louisville (2013) during his Hall of Fame career. The title at Louisville was later vacated by the NCAA due to recruiting violations.
St. John's is 12-5 and 4-2 in Big East play entering Tuesday's game.
—Field Level Media
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