Rick Pitino vows to do ‘everything humanly possible’ to reward Ian Jackson’s St. John’s loyalty
Rick Pitino, head coach of St. John's Red Storm, expressed his commitment to player Ian Jackson, who chose to stay with the team despite lucrative offers elsewhere. Pitino praised Jackson's loyalty and emphasized his dedication to helping him achieve his personal goals. The coach highlighted the importance of Jackson's decision in the context of the team's offseason changes.
- ▪Rick Pitino praised Ian Jackson for his loyalty to St. John's.
- ▪Jackson chose to remain with the team instead of pursuing higher offers from other programs.
- ▪Pitino is committed to helping Jackson fulfill his personal dreams.
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St. John's Red Storm Rick Pitino vows to do ‘everything humanly possible’ to reward Ian Jackson’s St. John’s loyalty By Zach Braziller Published May 18, 2026, 8:03 p.m. ET Head coach Rick Pitino of the St. John's Red Storm reacts with player Ian Jackson #11 during a game against the Kansas Jayhawks. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google On Monday, Rick Pitino met the media to break down St. John’s many offseason additions. He raved about the eight-man group, calling it a “big-time” class. Access the St. John’s beat like never before Get Zach Braziller’s text messages with all the latest St. John’s info and get your questions answered — exclusive to Sports+ subscribers.
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