Rick Pitino: 'St. John's is gonna be back. I guarantee that.'
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Rick Pitino was introduced as the new head coach of the St. John's men's basketball program on Tuesday at a news conference at Madison Square Garden. The 70-year-old praised the legacy of the program and promised that better days are ahead. NewsdayTV's Roger Rubin reports. Credit: Newsday/Howard Schnapp