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A Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer will be making his return to the Big East.
St. John's has hired Iona head coach Rick Pitino to fill its coaching vacancy, per Big East legend John Fanta. The news comes just days after the school parted ways with now former head coach Mike Anderson following an 18-15 season.
NEW: St. John's intends to finalize a deal with Rick Pitino to hire the Hall of Famer as its next head coach, sources tell FOX Sports.
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