Rick Pitino has achieved significant recognition for his coaching efforts in the 2025 season after leading St. John's to its best performance in 25 years. He was named the co-recipient of the Associated Press National Coach of the Year and also received the Werner Ladder Naismith National Coach of the Year award for the first time. Additionally, he was honored by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association with the Henry Iba National Coach of the Year award, marking a season full of accolades for the Hall of Famer.
Rick Pitino's remarkable achievements this season culminated in multiple prestigious awards, asserting the incredible success of St. John's basketball after a 25-year hiatus of excellence.
Receiving the Werner Ladder Naismith National Coach of the Year award marks a significant milestone in Pitino's career, showcasing his impact as a coach.
Being recognized as a co-recipient of the Associated Press National Coach of the Year further solidifies Pitino's reputation amongst the elite in college basketball coaching.
With awards from the USBWA and Naismith, Pitino's lineage of success continues to illustrate the transformation of St. John's basketball program under his leadership.
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