Rick Pitino, St. John's Basketball Team Featured on 'Tonight Show'

Rick Pitino, the head coach of St. John's men's basketball team, made an appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' amid a remarkable season where he led the Red Storm to their first Big East regular-season title in 40 years. During the show, Pitino joked about his long coaching career and shared anecdotes, including a humorous story of interviewing for a job on his wedding night. The appearance was part of a broader media spotlight on St. John's, which includes a VICE TV docuseries 'Pitino: Red Storm Rising.' The team, currently ranked sixth nationally, has had a historic run this season with 17 Big East wins. A prerecorded sketch aired during the show featuring Pitino and his players singing a sea shanty. St. John's will play Marquette next, as they aim for a strong performance in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.