Sadiku Ibine Ayo's bond with Rick Pitino

Sadiku Ibine Ayo forged deep bond with Rick Pitino, leaving St. John's to thrive.

Nov 8, 2026

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Sadiku Ibine Ayo's bond with Rick Pitino

Sadiku Ibine Ayo forged deep bond with Rick Pitino, leaving St. John's to thrive.

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Sadiku Ibine Ayo forged deep bond with Rick Pitino, leaving St. John's to thrive. Sadiku Ibine Ayo left St. John's after forming a strong bond with coach Rick Pitino, who called him 'invaluable in the locker room'. Originally reported by New York Post.

Sadiku Ibine Ayo

Sadiku Ibine Ayo of the St. John's Red Storm dribbles the ball down the court during a game against the DePaul Blue Demons.

Sadiku Ibine Ayo was a two-year co-captain for St. John's Red Storm.

Rick Pitino

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino speaks to reporters during practice, Image 2 shows Sadiku Ibine

Rick Pitino called Sadiku 'invaluable in the locker room and practice'.

“Sadiku is invaluable in the locker room, invaluable in practice”

St. John's bond

Sadiku left St. John's after forming a deep bond with Pitino, who wanted him to stay.

The short version

Sadiku Ibine Ayo left St. John's after forming a strong bond with coach Rick Pitino, who called him 'invaluable in the locker room'.

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