@johnnies_highlights: “All I’m going to do is get you to reach your potential. You will become a man. You will not be afraid of adversity. You’ll look it straight in the eye, and you’ll handle it.” Rick Pitino’s message resonated with Malachi Jordan. It was more than just a recruiting pitch; it was a vision for the person and player he could become. Ultimately, it was a major reason he chose St. John’s. #fyp #stjohns #MarchMadness