Docuseries Pitino: Red Storm Rising to Premiere February 11, Exclusively on VICE

[guinness77]

You guys are making me feel better about possibly watching this. I wasn’t sure I could.

 

[espken]

Well done docuseries, but painful to watch because of how the season ended. RJ said all the right things. Wish him the best. Zuby understandably disappointed when talking about the Arkansas game. That’s a true leader right there and glad we have him as our captain next season.

 

[Ralph318!]

Ayo not mentioned but assume he's back

You can bet on that. Integral player. He won the DePaul game for us.

 

[Amaseinyourface]

great finale that brings closure to the season and the way it ended and also looks ahead to what’s next

Rick had a monologue about the returning nucleus for next year. He named Lefty, Reuben, Sim, Jaiden, Vince, Zubs all as guys who will return so I feel like that can end a lot of speculation regarding the portal for our players.

I feel better about the decision of benching RJ after watching that. Even when RJ was recapping the experience, he said himself there was just something wrong with him that day, and I didn’t really get the sense that it is eating him up that he sat. I think he just kind of short circuited against their defense that day.

Zuby was the one who you could tell the loss crushed him. But it was great to hear him say his last year with us will be special

Amazing year and great coverage of that team. Love the ending where it shows Rick pondering retirement and settling down in Florida, but… “basketball is in my blood” he says. Don’t know if I see him going anywhere anytime soon. Buckle up

And he didn’t mention Brady when he did?

 

[Ralph318!]

Well done docuseries, but painful to watch because of how the season ended. RJ said all the right things. Wish him the best. Zuby understandably disappointed when talking about the Arkansas game. That’s a true leader right there and glad we have him as our captain next season.

Willis Reed. Our Captain.

 

[Ralph318!]

And he didn’t mention Brady when he did?

No Brady. No Maker.

 

[Jack Williams]

And he didn’t mention Brady when he did?

No mention of Brady. And he firmly said RJ will not be returning. Feel like that monologue was extremely recent

 

[espken]

He did say 7-8 guys back, but of course all fluid.

 

[bamafan]

But very sad nonetheless. The toughest part is when Coach said: if we beat Arkansas we are going to the Final Four….and then he repeated it.
I believe he was correct.

Actually he said if we beat Arkansas we win the National Championship.

 

[weathermannyc]

Actually he said if we beat Arkansas we win the National Championship.

I think That was a mistake. All year, it was one game at a time and then all of a sudden...it's look at the potential big prize.

 

[gnrdeth13]

For anyone who needs them: Pitino: Red Storm Rising (All Episodes)
Save the link. I'll update the folder as new episodes become available.

Episode 7 has been added to the folder.

 

[Tommyo5454]

I believe Mike IDRAFT was on the episode around the 33 minutes mark! Great episode glad for the clarity and closure! Go Johnnie's.....

 

[bamafan]

I think That was a mistake. All year, it was one game at a time and then all of a sudden...it's look at the potential big prize.

Think he was just trying to give them extra confidence and dangling a carrot out there of how much effort they need to give against Arkansas because of the ultimate reward that could result

 

[sjc88]

Finally had the stomach to watch the final episode. Gut wrenching. We were right there down two with 4 and change left and then….just fell apart. Oh well. On to next season. High hopes. Off to Mets Opening Day.

 

[jimredd517]

Heart breaking to watch that last episode. Not only the loss to Arkansas, but watching the RJ part. Seeing him at the Big East Player of the Year ceremony and the way he spoke of St. Johns, his teammates and coach Pitino, it is a shame he is not coming back. It was clear in this episode it was his choice and he has earned that right..... he will be missed. It also showed what a good kid and great family he comes from and deserves our thanks and respect. Also heartbreaking that this team and amazing group of kids missed out on completing this magical season they gave us. I would love another shot with this team with one or two shooters but kids graduate and some move on.

Thank you again to this team and coaching staff for season to remember and to Vice for a very cool look inside the program and all involved. Proud to be a Johnnie fan!

 

[kranmars]

I hate investing my time learning the characters and following their story arcs, that fails to have a happy ending.

 

[mkras99]

I hate investing my time learning the characters and following their story arcs, that fails to have a happy ending.

We beat Arkansas in the director's cut. End up losing a heartbreaker to Texas Tech though.

 

[dk423]

Bittersweet episode.

Don't know how anyone can come away watching it without thinking RJ is very mature/great guy off the court. Impressed he answered questions so direct afterwards.

 

[BrookJersey Redmen]

Vice should have held out for the Coach of the Year award

 

[mjmaherjr]

Bittersweet episode.

Don't know how anyone can come away watching it without thinking RJ is very mature/great guy off the court. Impressed he answered questions so direct afterwards.

Every one of our kids when you watch the whole series are great kids