""To me, the coaches (who) are so impressive are (those who) coached without a 3-point line, then became efficient with the 3-point line. Coached without a shot clock, then became one of the best with the shot clock - always evolving with the game. And (Pitino) has done that as well as anybody maybe ever.""
""His longevity puts Pitino in the unique position to guide his fourth different program, along with Providence, Kentucky and Louisville, to the Sweet 16. It would be the first such appearance since 1999 for St. John's (29-6).""
""The veteran trio of Oziyah Sellers, Bryce Hopkins and Kansas transfer Zuby Ejiofor have paced St. John's, combining to average 40.5 of St. John's 81.6 points per game. Ejiofor, the Big East Conference Player of the Year, posted a 14-point, 11-rebound double-double in Friday's win.""
Bill Self and Rick Pitino, both with multiple national championships, meet in the NCAA Tournament's second round. Self has won titles in 2008 and 2022, while Pitino's titles are from 1996 and 2013. Self praised Pitino's adaptability over the years, noting his success before and after the introduction of the 3-point line and shot clock. St. John's, led by key players, advanced to this round after a significant victory. Kansas also progressed, overcoming a strong challenge in their last game.
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