Rick Pitino quickly begins St. John’s talent hunt with visit to 5-star Boogie Fland

Posted Mar 22, 2023
Rick Pitino is hitting the ground running and aiming high. The new St. John’s head basketball coach is set to visit Archbishop Stepinac Wednesday to get a look at 5-star guard Boogie Fland, according to sources. Fland is the seventh-ranked basketball recruit in the 2024 class and No. 2 player in New York, according to the 24/7 Sports recruiting composite. (New York Post)

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