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Analyst Says “Coaching Matters” After Rick Pitino Ends St John’s 27-Year Sweet 16 Drought

Basketball analyst Chris Walker emphasized the importance of coaching after Pitino helped St John's reach the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999. "You can put all the money in you want, it doesn't mean you're gonna win if you don't have the right leader," Walker said. He also mentioned Iowa's upset win vs. Florida, pointing to Ben McCollum.

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