Pitino, 70, returns to the Big East after 16 seasons with Louisville. He led them to two national championships in 2013 and boasts an impressive 711-290 record in college coaching.

Pitino, originally from New York City, is expected to create a great deal of anticipation in both his hometown and among fans. He's the school's biggest coach hire since Lou Carnesecca left in 1992.

Iona

Established in 1940, Iona College is a private coed liberal arts institution affiliated with the Christian Brothers religious community located in New Rochelle, New York. The college offers various bachelor's degrees and majors to its students.

Iona College is constantly growing and improving its offerings. Recently, it acquired a second campus in Bronxville and joined forces with one of America's premier hospitals to establish an advanced school of health sciences on this new campus. Furthermore, they've added several academic programs as well as extracurricular activities and club sports for their students to enjoy.

At Iona, students are empowered to pursue their interests and make an impact in the world. Furthermore, they receive unique opportunities that will shape them for life-altering experiences that will shape them into lifelong servant leaders.

Iona College is a religiously based institution offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. Its faculty consists of Christian Brothers and laymen dedicated to providing spiritual growth while offering academic challenges.

The school's mission is to foster a vibrant Catholic learning community that is faith-filled, resilient, courageous, well-balanced and ready to make an impact in the world. By helping students live out their personal mission in this world while becoming active members of local, national and global communities, the school strives to foster faith-filled individuals who will make positive contributions to society.

Pitino has a distinguished career in college basketball and is widely considered one of the top coaches in the game. He has served as head coach at Boston University, Providence, Kentucky and Louisville and earned himself two National Championship rings with both teams - Wildcats and Cardinals - during his time coaching.

Pitino has an impressive 711-290 (.734) record as a coach, and he is the only coach to win national championships at both of his college basketball programs. Additionally, he has coached for professional teams such as the New York Knicks, Boston Celtics and Panathinaikos (Greece).

At Iona University, students are encouraged to get involved in service projects and volunteer with local charities, giving back to the communities where they live and study. Furthermore, they're invited to take part in Iona in Mission - an annual global immersion experience that allows them to explore other cultures and ways of life while challenging themselves academically and spiritually.

Louisville

University of Louisville, situated in Kentucky's largest city, offers an expansive array of programs and degrees. Its 11 schools and colleges award associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees to students across a range of majors such as sports medicine, journalism & communication, or business.

On campus, there are plenty of opportunities for students to get involved. They can write for a student-run newspaper or produce television shows. If sports is more their thing, they can play for the varsity teams or join an fraternity or sorority.

The University of Louisville athletic programs, known as the Cardinals, compete in 21 varsity sports. As an NCAA Division I institution and member of the Atlantic Coast Conference since 2014-15, this university boasts an impressive athletic legacy.

According to multiple reports, Rick Pitino - who led his team at Iona to the NCAA Tournament - has inked a 6-year contract with St. John's.

Pitino is a legendary coach who has guided all five of his teams to the NCAA Tournament, leading Kentucky and Louisville to national championships. With an impressive 711-290 record, he is considered one of college football's greatest minds.

He coached the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics of the NBA, posting a 190-225 record. He is renowned for his ability to guide teams to the Final Four as well as his work with youth basketball players.

On Tuesday afternoon at Madison Square Garden, Pitino will be officially introduced as the new head coach of the Red Storm and hopes to have a significant impact on their success. He is the school's highest-profile hire since Lou Carnesecca retired in 1992.

Big East

The Big East is one of the top basketball conferences in America. It consists of nine private, Catholic institutions as well as the University of Connecticut. This conference has earned itself a reputation for producing numerous national championships over its years of success on the court.

In 1979, Providence College athletic director Dave Gavitt established the Big East Conference with six other Catholic colleges. Since then, it has grown to 10 schools and boasts an illustrious history of success across various sports.

Today, the 10-school Big East is led by Commissioner Val Ackerman and is a leader in college athletics. The conference enjoys an exclusive television contract with Fox Sports, and its basketball teams have collectively won 42 national titles.

Football remains the main focus of the conference, but it also boasts national championships in other sports like soccer and cross country. Furthermore, the Big East has numerous community service initiatives.

Sources indicate that Rick Pitino, a former head coach at Kentucky and Louisville, will become the next men's basketball coach at St. John's, according to reports.

He will lead the Red Storm into a new era in basketball after four seasons under former coach Mike Anderson, who was fired March 10. Following an impressive run at Iona college basketball, Pitino agreed to become St. John's coach on Monday afternoon and is set to be introduced at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday morning.

Pitino's coaching record is legendary; his record stands at 711-290 with seven Final Four appearances and two NCAA championships to his credit.

His experience as a head coach will make him an ideal fit for St. John's basketball program, which has had five coaches in 15 years and only reached three NCAA tournaments. With Pitino on board, they hope that bringing back some of St. John's glory that has been missing for decades.

On Tuesday at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Pitino will be introduced at a news conference and discuss his plans for the program. He is joined by his wife, a former women's coach at the University of Virginia;

New York

Rick Pitino is returning to the Big East as the head coach of St. John's, according to ESPN. He has inked a six-year deal with the Red Storm.

As the new coach, Pitino must lead a program that hasn't made the NCAA tournament in more than two decades and help the Red Storm find its footing in an Atlantic Coast Conference where only one team has reached the Final Four since 2000. He also must help his players adjust to life outside the Final Four as only one has done so since 2000.

Pitino is a Hall of Fame coach and has coached in 23 NCAA tournaments. Additionally, he served as head coach of the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics during their NBA careers.

Pitino brought Iona back to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three years, but they fell short against Connecticut in the opening round this season. His success at Kentucky and Louisville also earned him national titles; therefore, he has the credentials necessary to create a winning environment at an underperforming program.

He must bring his coaching style and experience to a school that has not had a winning coach in over 30 years. He must reinvigorate a program that hasn't won a game in the Big East since 2000, nor made it to the conference tournament for nearly 25 years.

Pitino's signing is beneficial to both teams. The school can generate excitement around a Big East basketball team that hasn't had success recently, while Pitino brings his local roots and expertise to the table.

NYU is a large university situated in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. Without walls or gates separating it from the rest of the city, students can enjoy plenty of cultural and recreational activities. Additionally, there is an active Greek life at NYU as well as plenty of internship opportunities nearby.