Pitino Criticizes NCAA Postgame Protocol After St. John’s Heartbreaking Duke Loss
St. John’s coach Rick Pitino expressed his dissatisfaction with the NCAA’s postgame media procedures after his team’s 80-75 loss to Duke in the Sweet Sixteen. Pitino argued that losing teams should be given the opportunity to speak to the press before the winning team. Despite a strong showing, the Red Storm were ultimately defeated by Duke, who will advance to face UConn in the Elite Eight.