St. John’s will be without its head coach on Tuesday night. 

Rick Pitino tested positive for COVID-19 and will not be on the bench for the Red Storm’s matchup with Seton Hall at Prudential Center, the school announced. 

Associate head coach Steve Masiello will serve in Pitino’s role Tuesday. 

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<a href="https://x.com/NYPost_Brazille/status/1747384031061127415?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Per The Post’s Zach Braziller</a>, Pitino tested positive Tuesday as his symptoms worsened. 

All players are expected to be available for the Big East clash.

Pitino has led the team to a 12-5 record this season and a 4-2 mark in conference play.

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Rick Pitino to miss St. John’s-Seton Hall matchup with COVID

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