
Pitino vs Self: Hall-of-Fame Showdown Locks in a Sweet 16 Bid
In San Diego, Hall-of-Fame coaches Rick Pitino and Bill Self finally clash in a high-stakes NCAA tournament game as St. John’s (29–6, No. 5 seed) faces Kansas (24–10, No. 4 seed) for a Sweet 16 berth, pairing Pitino’s decades-long, globe-trotting coaching journey with Self’s long-tenured Kansas run. St. John’s rides a seven-game win streak, while Kansas seeks consistency after a rough finish, making this a rare, marquee matchup that could reshape their remaining March Madness paths and set up a potential next round against Duke.




