Jon Rothstein highlighted the ongoing rivalry between St. John's men's basketball and UConn ahead of their recent match, emphasizing UConnâs historical success since the '90s. The article reflects on Rick Pitino's impressive coaching credentials at St. John's and contrasts them with Dan Hurley's competitive edge over him, particularly their head-to-head matchups. Notably, Hurley's intense behavior during games has added a layer of rivalry, making the games more than just sports contests, but also dramatic showdowns filled with personal stakes for both coaches.
When Rick Pitino was named the 22nd head coach in the history of St. John's men's basketball program, he was already one of the winningest coaches in NCAA Division I history.
Dan Hurley, UConn's brash and intense coach, has been a thorn in Pitino's side. His 4-2 record against him is telling enough.
Hurley's antics have made even Pitino say things like, "If I lose to Danny Hurley, if I lose to whoever, I'm in a miserable mood. I wanna die."
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