Rick Pitino, head coach of St. John's, is expected to finalize a new contract that will keep him with the program through the 2028-29 season. Speculation about his future arose due to his age and other high-profile coaching openings. St. John's donor Mike Repole confirmed that Pitino's deal is done, emphasizing a commitment to building a long-term competitive program. The new contract will make Pitino the second-highest paid coach in the Big East, with a salary of approximately $7 million over three years. The program anticipates significant roster changes and activity in the transfer portal.
"Mike Repole stated, 'My commitment is whatever is needed. We don't want this to be a one- or two-year thing. We want to build a dynasty here for the next five to 10 years.'"
"Pitino's new deal, negotiated by his agent Evan Daniels, is expected to raise his pay to roughly $7 million over the next three seasons."
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