Sat Mar 22 20:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Spike Lee to Cheer on St. John’s from Courtside at NCAA Tournament
**PROVIDENCE, RI –** Filmmaker Spike Lee will be courtside on Saturday to cheer on St. John’s University as they face Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament’s Round of 32. The renowned director, a die-hard Knicks fan, is also a passionate supporter of the Red Storm, and will be sporting his team colors. Lee’s presence reflects the excitement surrounding St. John’s best season in over 25 years, a sentiment shared by many New Yorkers.
Speaking with Fox Sports’ John Fanta before the game, Lee expressed his enthusiasm for the matchup, highlighting the coaching battle between Rick Pitino and John Calipari: “Two great Italian-American coaches, and the rumor is that they’re not the best of friends. It’s going to be a great game.”
Lee also shared his deep-rooted connection to St. John’s basketball, reminiscing about the glory days of the Big East: “I remember when the Big East was the Big East,” he said, mentioning legendary players like Chris Mullin, Mark Jackson, and Patrick Ewing, as well as coaches Lou Carnesecca and current coach Rick Pitino, crediting Pitino with the team’s resurgence. “New York City is all behind them,” Lee added.
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