Overview

• Rick Pitino accepts responsibility for St. John's declining season, planning changes for the team's roster and approach.
• St. John's has lost eight of the last 10 games, falling out of NCAA Tournament consideration and dropping to ninth in the Big East conference.
• Pitino criticizes the team's physical shortcomings and recruitment strategy, vowing never to repeat the mistakes.
• The coach remains optimistic about the program's future, citing his track record of rebuilding teams and the potential for improvement in the transfer portal.
• Pitino emphasizes preparing players for professional challenges, highlighting the importance of mental and physical toughness.