St. John’s Doc for Free: ‘Pitino: Red Storm Rising’ Premieres Tonight on Vice
Amid a banner season for St. John’s Red Storm basketball, a new documentary series about head coach Rick Pitino premieres tonight on Vice.
“Pitino: Red Storm Rising” began filming in the fall and has followed the St. John’s basketball team throughout their entire 2024-25 campaign so far. As you’ll see in the docuseries, St. John’s got off to their best start through 18 games since the 1985-86 season this year.
The new series will also have exclusive interviews with Coach Pitino, players from this year’s Red Storm team, and college basketball media personalities. Pitino, the winningest active NCAA Division I Basketball coach, began coaching at St. John’s during the 2023-24 season, and the team is in the hunt for their first-ever win in the NCAA tournament, which begins in mid-March.
The 21-3 Johnnies, on a 10-game win streak, are currently ranked No. 9 in the AP top 25 polls released on Monday, Feb. 10; it’s their first top 10 ranking since the end of the 1999-2000 season.
When does ‘Pitino: Red Storm Rising’ come out?
The first episode of “Pitino: Red Storm Rising” airs tonight, Feb. 11, at 10:00 p.m. ET. New episodes will air weekly on Tuesday nights at 10:00 p.m. through March 18 — just in time for the start of March Madness.
What channel is ‘Pitino: Red Storm Rising’ on?
“Pitino: Red Storm Rising” is airing on Vice.
How to watch ‘Pitino: Red Storm Rising’ for free:
If you don’t have cable, the only way to watch “Pitino: Red Storm Rising” is with a live TV streaming service. While none of the services have free trials that will run the entire length of the limited series, there are some that may prove more cost-effective than others.
At $28/month after a seven-day free trial, Philo is the most affordable of the live TV streaming services and it includes Vice. You will likely only need one month of Philo to watch the entire show.
Other services we like with free trials are DIRECTV Stream (Choice plan or higher, five-day free trial) and Hulu + Live TV (three-day free trial).
Other ways to watch ‘Pitino: Red Storm Rising’:
Sling Orange is another wallet-friendly way to stream “Pitino: Red Storm Rising.” Sling TV Orange costs $45.99/month, and while it doesn’t offer a free trial, you’ll get 50% off your first month.
‘Pitino: Red Storm Rising’ episode guide:
“Pitino: Red Storm Rising” will have six episodes.
- Episode 1 – Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 10:00 p.m. ET
- Episode 2 – Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 10:00 p.m. ET
- Episode 3 – Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 10:00 p.m. ET
- Episode 4 – Wednesday, March 4 at 10:00 p.m. ET
- Episode 5 – Wednesday, March 11 at 10:00 p.m. ET
- Episode 6 – Wednesday, March 18 at 10:00 p.m. ET
St. John’s Red Storm basketball tickets:
The St. John’s Red Storm men’s basketball team have three home games remaining this season. You can currently get tickets from The Post’s ticketing partner, Vivid Seats, starting at $34.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, “Pitino: Red Storm Rising” is a must-watch for basketball fans, offering exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the St. John’s Red Storm team and their coach, Rick Pitino. With its premiere on Vice, fans can catch the first episode tonight and tune in each week for the next five weeks to follow the team’s journey.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: When does “Pitino: Red Storm Rising” premiere?
A: The first episode airs tonight, Feb. 11, at 10:00 p.m. ET.
Q: What channel is “Pitino: Red Storm Rising” on?
A: The documentary series is airing on Vice.
Q: How can I watch “Pitino: Red Storm Rising” for free?
A: You can watch the series with a live TV streaming service, such as Philo, DIRECTV Stream, or Sling TV, which offer free trials or affordable pricing options.
Q: How many episodes will “Pitino: Red Storm Rising” have?
A: The series will have six episodes, airing weekly on Tuesday nights at 10:00 p.m. through March 18.
