Overview

• Pitino announced at an Aug. 6 scrimmage that the point guard role is “totally done,” labeling Chris Paul the last of his kind and saying John Stockton’s era has passed.
• The Hall of Famer said he will run a “pointless system” in 2025-26 with all five players handling and passing the ball in a five-out motion offense.
• With Kadary Richmond off to the NBA and no clear returning floor general, St. John’s will rely on collective athleticism rather than a dedicated lead guard.
• Pitino critiqued today’s NBA “combo-scoring” guards like Jalen Brunson for favoring scoring over playmaking, reinforcing his shift away from set positions.
• Observers across college and professional circles are watching to see if Pitino’s untested approach reshapes guard play and roster construction.