March Madness: Rick Pitino has No. 2 seed St. John’s back in NCAAs after latest coaching revival

Standing in the middle of a sold-out Madison Square Garden, confetti sticking to his suit, Rick Pitino was asked about his remarkable basketball odyssey and latest Big East championship. “I saved the best for last,” the 72-year-old Hall of Fame coach pronounced, bringing a March Madness roar from thousands of St. John's fans hanging on his every word. In that merry moment of pride and joy, at the center of a nationally televised New York City coronation, it was almost easy to forget that five years ago Pitino was coaching in Greece — exiled from college athletics following multiple scandals at Louisville.

March Madness: Rick Pitino has No. 2 seed St. John’s back in NCAAs after latest coaching revival

Standing in the middle of a sold-out Madison Square Garden, confetti sticking to his suit, Rick Pitino was asked about his remarkable basketball odyssey and latest Big East championship. “I saved the best for last,” the 72-year-old Hall of Fame coach pronounced, bringing a March Madness roar from thousands of St. John's fans hanging on his every word. In that merry moment of pride and joy, at the center of a nationally televised New York City coronation, it was almost easy to forget that five years ago Pitino was coaching in Greece — exiled from college athletics following multiple scandals at Louisville.

Indiana hires Darian DeVries away from West Virginia as new head coach

Darian DeVries grew up in Iowa, an admirer of the Indiana Hoosiers. Just two days after his West Virginia team and the Hoosiers were both left out of the NCAA Tournament, Indiana athletic director Scott Dolson announced he has hired the 49-year-old DeVries to replace Mike Woodson. DeVries is scheduled to be introduced at Wednesday morning news conference.

Indiana hires Darian DeVries away from West Virginia as new head coach

Darian DeVries grew up in Iowa, an admirer of the Indiana Hoosiers. Just two days after his West Virginia team and the Hoosiers were both left out of the NCAA Tournament, Indiana athletic director Scott Dolson announced he has hired the 49-year-old DeVries to replace Mike Woodson. DeVries is scheduled to be introduced at Wednesday morning news conference.

3 things to know about each team Duke might play

Half of this will be useful to remember Friday afternoon; the other half will just apply for Wednesday night’s game. Duke’s opponent in the first round of the NCAA tournament is TBD. The winner of Wednesday night’s game in Dayton, Ohio, between American and Mount St. Mary’s will fly to Raleigh to face the 1-seed Blue Devils.

3 things to know about each team Duke might play

Half of this will be useful to remember Friday afternoon; the other half will just apply for Wednesday night’s game. Duke’s opponent in the first round of the NCAA tournament is TBD. The winner of Wednesday night’s game in Dayton, Ohio, between American and Mount St. Mary’s will fly to Raleigh to face the 1-seed Blue Devils.