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When comparing this year's team to last year's squad, Pitino expressed confidence in their ability to perform under pressure, particularly as they approach the NCAA tournament. With players like Posh Alexander and Jordan Dingle emerging as key contributors, the team's on-court chemistry and capabilities have greatly improved.
Pitino candidly reflects that he didn’t foresee achieving such success so quickly. Upon entering St. John's, he aimed for incremental progress—playing each game with an intensity as if it were their last. This focus on competition created a foundation that would later become pivotal in their success.