THE APEX TIMES
Reports: Peyton Siva expected to leave Louisville to reunite with Rick Pitino on St. John’s staff
The longtime Louisville player and current assistant coach is reportedly expected to depart UofL as part of Rick Pitino’s St. John’s coaching staff, according to multiple reports cited by WLKY.
Peyton Siva, a former Louisville standout who currently serves as an assistant coach for the University of Louisville men’s basketball program, is expected to leave UofL and reunite with his former coach Rick Pitino in a new role with St. John’s, multiple reports said, according to WLKY.
WLKY reported on Aug. 2, 2026, that Siva is expected to join Pitino’s coaching staff at St. John’s as Pitino assembles personnel for the program. The report characterizes the move as anticipated rather than finalized, citing “multiple reports.”
The news places Louisville in a period of staffing change, with Siva’s current assistant coaching role being the part of the program most directly affected by the expected departure. The report does not provide details on timing beyond what is implied by the expected nature of the move.
Rick Pitino, long associated with Louisville during his earlier head coaching tenure, is the central figure in the reported staff change. WLKY’s account links Siva’s expected departure from Louisville to Pitino’s decision to bring him onto the St. John’s staff.
For college sports programs, assistant-coach turnover can affect recruiting relationships, player development routines, and continuity for incoming and returning student-athletes. Even when a change is reported as expected, schools typically manage transitions through internal announcements and personnel procedures.
The WLKY report does not describe any formal contract terms, buyouts, or other legal or administrative steps that could accompany the move. It likewise does not address whether Siva has already resigned or signed with St. John’s, leaving the exact status dependent on official confirmation.
As of the publication of WLKY’s report, the central development remains that Siva is expected to leave Louisville to work again with Pitino at St. John’s. Updates are likely to come through program announcements from Louisville and St. John’s as coaching staff decisions are finalized.
Why It Matters
- The reported expected departure adds uncertainty to Louisville’s current basketball coaching staff structure and could require staff continuity adjustments.
- The move may affect player development and recruiting relationships tied to Siva’s role, even before any formal personnel announcements.
- If finalized, the change underscores how coaching personnel decisions can quickly reshape college programs across state lines.
- The lack of final confirmation in the report means timelines and official roles may depend on subsequent statements by the universities.
Key Facts
- WLKY reported on Aug. 2, 2026 that Peyton Siva is expected to leave the University of Louisville men’s basketball staff.
- The report says Siva is expected to reunite with Rick Pitino by joining Pitino’s St. John’s coaching staff.
- WLKY characterized the information as coming from multiple reports.
- Siva is described by WLKY as a Louisville legend and the program’s current assistant coach at the time of the report.
- The report links the anticipated coaching move directly to Pitino’s staff-building at St. John’s.
- WLKY did not provide contract details or confirmation of resignation or signing terms.