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How a Hawaii newspaper cartoonist predicted Rick Pitino's legendary coaching career

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St. John's coach Rick Pitino is trying to become the first coach to reach a Final Four with four different programs.

Pitino coached his first game at Hawaii in 1976 , under odd circumstances.

Hawaii lost its first game under Pitino by two points in overtime to Long Beach State .

Hawaii coach Bruce O'Neil was relieved of his coaching duties after an NCAA probe.

NCAA found Rick Pitino broke rules at Hawaii in 1976 .

Hawaii basketball received two years ’ probation.

Pitino, who was at Syracuse when the NCAA ’s report published, committed several rules infractions.

He adamantly denied involvement in most of the infractions, saying he didn't make any mistakes.