This all really started for Rick Pitino, in all the most important ways, in Providence. Now it is where he and his St. John’s team play ... playing Pitino ball, is so appealing.

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Still anyone's game as we head to the wire here in Providence. Scott heads to the line after a loose ball foul on Billy Richmond. Scott made both and St. John's trails by just two points.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — If you follow St. John’s and you’re a believer in good omens then there is nothing that could feel more perfect or apropos than the Red Storm starting this NCAA ...