Just hours after Iona’s season came to an end at the NCAA Tournament, Rick Pitino could be close to a new job. St. John’s “intends” to finalize a deal with Pitino, FOX Sports’ John Fanta reported Friday night.
Rumors have swirled connecting Pitino, 70, to the St. John’s opening since the Red Storm parted ways with Mike Anderson last week. Immediately after news of Anderson’s firing broke, CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein immediately said Pitino was a strong candidate and reported St. John’s had already done background work on him.