Alicia Keys' 'Empire State of Mind' played as Rick Pitino arrived at Madison Square Garden, energizing a crowd witnessing St. John's first unbeaten January in decades. The team, now ranked No. 12 and holding sole possession of first place in the Big East, has not lost in 2025, reflecting a remarkable turnaround since Pitino's arrival. With upcoming significant matchups, industry insiders are praising Pitino for showcasing his coaching prowess at 72, alongside a thriving fan base reveling in the team's resurgence.
St. John's basketball is an event again, with fans flocking back to Madison Square Garden in numbers not seen since the Carnesecca-Mullin era.
The Red Storm have yet to lose in 2025, marking their first unbeaten January in decades, a testament to Pitino's coaching success.
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