Rick Pitino Climbs All-Time Wins List After Xavier Victory

St. John's coach now trails only Mike Krzyzewski and Jim Boeheim in career Division I wins.

Feb. 9, 2026 at 10:15pm

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St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino earned his 904th career win, moving him into sole possession of third place on the all-time Division I men's basketball wins list. Pitino now trails only Duke's Mike Krzyzewski (1,202 wins) and Syracuse's Jim Boeheim (1,116 wins) for the most career victories in Division I history.

Why it matters

Pitino's climb up the all-time wins list cements his legacy as one of the greatest college basketball coaches of all time. His ability to sustain success at multiple programs over a decades-long career is a testament to his coaching acumen and adaptability.

The details

In St. John's 79-70 win over Xavier, the Red Storm dominated the Musketeers in several key statistical categories, including free throw attempts (41), rebounds (48-40), and points in the paint (48). Zuby Ejiofor led St. John's with 25 points and 7 rebounds, while Bryce Hopkins added 19 points and 9 boards.

  • On February 10, 2026, Rick Pitino earned his 904th career win.

The players

Rick Pitino

The 73-year-old head coach of the St. John's Red Storm, who is now third on the all-time Division I men's basketball wins list.

Mike Krzyzewski

The legendary former head coach of the Duke Blue Devils, who holds the record for most career wins in Division I men's basketball history with 1,202.

Jim Boeheim

The longtime head coach of the Syracuse Orange, who is second on the all-time Division I men's basketball wins list with 1,116 victories.

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The takeaway

Rick Pitino's climb up the all-time wins list cements his status as one of the greatest college basketball coaches of his era, joining the likes of Mike Krzyzewski and Jim Boeheim as members of the elite 1,000-win club. His ability to sustain success at multiple programs over the course of his career is a testament to his coaching prowess and adaptability.