Rick Pitino Criticizes College Basketball's Transfer Portal, Predicts Chaos

St. John's coach Rick Pitino voices concerns over the NCAA transfer portal's impact on college basketball, predicting upheaval after Selection Sunday.

Pitino suggests his controversial comments were a strategy to motivate St. John's team, leading to a significant win against Butler.
St. John's is back in NCAA Tournament conversation, needing victories in their final games and a strong showing in the Big East Tournament.
Pitino predicts 'free agency' chaos in college basketball due to the transfer portal, immediately after Selection Sunday.
The coach expresses dissatisfaction with the current state of college basketball, citing the transfer portal and NIL deals as major concerns.
St. John's aims to retain its young core despite the challenges posed by the transfer portal and NIL opportunities.