Rick Pitino’s outfit choice in St. John’s win over Seton Hall in their Big East regular season clash got fans talking on social media.
The Red Storm defeated Seton 71-61 last Saturday, and Pitino made history in the process.
The legendary college basketball coach became the first coach to lead the Johnnies to a Big East title since 1985.
Rick Pitino’s Outfit in St. John’s Big East Title Win Causes a Stare
But while it was a historic day for Pitino and St. John’s, the former’s outfit stole the attention.
Pitino’s white suit, pink stripe tie, and white trainers got people talking on social media, with one even saying he looked like an Italian mob boss.
In an Instagram post shared by ESPN, fans praised the former Kentucky coach for his outfit, although some also praised him for his coaching ability.
“Everyone is saying godfather but definitely more Colonel Sanders, a user said.
“Ricky P Best sports coach in the world right now 💥,” one user said.
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“100% a undercover mafia boss,” another fan jokingly said.
The fans kept making mob references about Pitino’s outfit choice in the win, with one even saying he was trying to put out a hit.
“Rick finna send a hit 😂,” another fan said.
“Making white look great even before Labor Day! “Making Coaches look Great Again”🔥🏀,” another fan said.
“Love meee some Rickkkk!!❤️❤️ Wish he was still at Louisville,” another fan said.
“Him and Pat Riley are two of the coldest to ever walk the sidelines 🧊,” another fan said.
Rick Pitino and St. John’s Turn Their Attention to the NCAA Tournament
With the Big East title secured, Pitino and his wards will now focus on the NCAA tournament starting this month.
Although the Red Storm still have one game in the regular season, against No. 21 Marquette on March 8, they will be looking to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament.
This will be St. John’s first attempt to win an NCAA title since 2019 and its fourth since 2002. While there will be tougher teams on the way, the Red Storm have a coach who knows what it takes to win a national championship, having won it with Kentucky and Louisville in the past.
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