Pitino made his first tournament appearance as a coach in his fourth season with Boston University in the 1982-83 season. After a brief stint with the New York Knicks, Pitino became the coach of the Providence Friars in the 1986-87 season, leading them to the Final Four in his second year.

Long-time rivals Rick Pitino and John Calipari could face each other in the NCAA Tournament again if St. John's and Arkansas each reach the second round.

Rick Pitino and St. John’s learned their NCAA Tournament bracket on Selection Sunday. The Red Storm (30-4) earned the No. 2 seed in the West Region and will open against No. 15 Omaha (22-12) in Providence at 9:45 p.