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Rick Pitino and John Calipari Set for NCAA Tournament Showdown

St. John's and Arkansas clash in Providence as Hall of Fame coaches renew a decades-long rivalry with a Sweet 16 berth on the line.

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Overview

  • Rick Pitino and John Calipari, two of college basketball's most accomplished coaches, will face off for the 30th time in their storied careers.
  • St. John's, led by Pitino, is pursuing its first Sweet 16 appearance since 1999 after a dominant first-round victory over Omaha.
  • John Calipari's Arkansas team overcame a challenging season and defeated Kansas in the first round, with Jonas Aidoo scoring a season-high 22 points.
  • Pitino holds the record for most NCAA wins among active coaches, while Calipari recently set the record for the most NCAA Tournament victories by an active coach.
  • The winner of Saturday's game will advance to face either Drake or Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 in San Francisco.