SAN ANTONIO — Another day, another coaching honor.

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Two days after Rick Pitino was named a co-recipient of the Associated Press National Coach of the Year, he was chosen as the Werner Ladder Naismith National Coach of the Year for the first time. 

Recently, Pitino was also picked as the U.S. Basketball Writers Association’s (USBWA) Henry Iba National Coach of the Year.

St. John’s best season in 25 years has resulted in a series of awards for the Hall of Famer.

St. John’s best season in 25 years has resulted in a series of awards for Rick Pitino.{ai:summary}Rick Pitino has received multiple coaching honors, including the Associated Press National Coach of the Year and the Werner Ladder Naismith National Coach of the Year. His accolades come after leading St. John's to its best season in 25 years. #sports

St. John’s Rick Pitino dedicates Naismith Coach of the year award to Lou Carnesecca

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