Rick Pitino apologizes for comments after St. John’s loss to Seton Hall

Following his comments after St. John’s fell to Seton Hall over the weekend, Rick Pitino apologized Wednesday night. His apology came after the Red Storm defeated Georgetown – despite a second-half scare – to snap a three-game losing streak.

Pitino apologized to St. John’s fans, coaches and players for his remarks after the Red Storm blew a 19-point lead against Seton Hall on Sunday. He criticized the facilities on campus, as well as the players’ lack of toughness.

“I want to apologize to any St. John’s fans,” Pitino said, via the New York Post’s Zach Braziller.

During his rant after the Seton Hall game, Pitino said the staff “lost this season in the way recruited” after overhauling the roster. As part of his apology Wednesday, he pointed out he was the one doing the recruiting and apologized for putting the blame on the staff.

“I recruited all these guys, not my staff,” Pitino said. “It was all me. I totally apologize to them for doing that.”

This story will be updated.

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