Rick Pitino wants Sweet 16 revenge against Duke for what happened in 1992
The St. John's coach still has raw feelings.
Rick Pitino wants Sweet 16 revenge against Duke for what happened in 1992 originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Rick Pitino hasn’t forgotten about one of March Madness' biggest moments.
Unfortunately, he was one the wrong side of history. However, the legendary coach made it clear after St. John's dramatic buzzer-beating win over No.
4 Kansas that he's ready to witness another one. Pitino talked about guard Dylan Darling, who attacked the lane for a game-winning layup as time expired, as an example of fearless confidence in today’s game. Pitino said he was struck not just by the shot, but by Darling’s willingness to take it despite struggling throughout the night.
"I'm hoping we can get Duke at the buzzer next. " Rick Pitino is looking for revenge against Duke in the Sweet 16 for what happened in 1992. 👀 pic.