St. John’s Head Coach Rick Pitino Will Not Coach Tuesday Due to COVID

1/16/2024 5:10:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Red Storm Associate Head Coach Steve Masiello to Serve as Acting Head Coach versus Seton Hall

NEWARK, N.J. – St. John's Head Coach Rick Pitino will not be on the sideline for Tuesday's game at Seton Hall, as he recovers from COVID. Associate Head Coach Steve Masiello will serve as the Red Storm's acting head coach versus the Pirates and will handle media responsibilities.

St. John's (12-5, 4-2 BIG EAST) and Seton Hall (12-5, 5-1 BIG EAST) will tip-off at 8:30 p.m. at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. FS1 will carry the national telecast.