Only three Big East teams will be among the field of 68 at this year’s NCAA tournament after the surprising omission of Seton Hall, in addition to the absences of other hopefuls such as Providence and St. John’s.
On Monday, Red Storm coach Rick Pitino weighed in on the Big East’s lack of representation at the tournament and specifically mentioned the absence of Seton Hall as being particularly disappointing.
“I believe in getting better not bitter. I totally believe that six teams from the Big East belonged in the field. I know our players along with Providence are totally disappointed with the decisions made. But not having Seton Hall at 13–7 in BE play with wins over the top teams is flat out wrong!” wrote Pitino on X on Monday evening.
