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St. John’s Finalizes Reworked Contract With Rick Pitino Through 2030

The richer, longer deal signals a stepped-up, donor-backed investment in staffing, recruiting, resources.

Mar 27, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino reacts in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Head coach Rick Pitino of the St. John's Red Storm signals to his players in the second half during a college basketball game against the Georgetown Hoyas at the Capital One Arena on January 28, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Overview

  • St. John’s confirmed Sunday that Rick Pitino signed an amended contract that adds the 2029-30 season and elevates him to the Big East’s No. 2 earner behind UConn’s Dan Hurley.
  • Reports from multiple outlets place the new pay in the roughly $6.5 million to $7 million per year range, up from about $3.3 million under his 2023 deal.
  • Administrators resolved the final hurdle by enlarging the compensation pool for Pitino’s assistants, clearing the way to complete the agreement.
  • Billionaire alumnus Mike Repole said he gave more than $5 million this season and pledged more support, a key boost as St. John’s replaces departing seniors and readies for the transfer portal window opening April 7.
  • The commitment follows a rapid turnaround under Pitino that includes consecutive Big East regular-season and tournament titles and the program’s first Sweet 16 since 1999.