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The Red Storm's coach and players celebrated their historic season with a comedic musical sketch and shared stories from Pitino's storied career.

Overview

  • St. John's head coach Rick Pitino appeared on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' alongside his players to celebrate their successful season.
  • The episode featured a pre-recorded sea shanty sketch with Fallon, Pitino, and the Red Storm players, highlighting their team nickname, 'The Red Storm.'
  • Pitino discussed his 50-year coaching career, including a humorous anecdote about accepting a job with Syracuse University on his wedding night.
  • The Red Storm recently won their first outright Big East regular-season title in 40 years and are ranked sixth in the AP Top-25 poll with a 26-4 record.
  • Fallon invited Pitino to return to the show if St. John's wins the NCAA Tournament, a possibility that has sparked excitement given the team's strong performance this season.