Rick Pitino is one step closer to college basketball’s top national coaching honor. The St. John’s coach was named one of four finalists for Naismith Coach of the Year, joining Auburn’s Bruce Pearl, Houston’s Kelvin Sampson and Duke’s John Scheyer.

Pitino has led yet another program to the NCAA Tournament. Here's what to know about his age and the many basketball teams he's led.

Since starting his coaching career in 1974, Rick Pitino has stood across from multiple legendary coaches. Names such as Dean Smith, Lou Carnesseca and John Calipari were on the other bench, but the St.