Video of Rick Pitino's halftime speech from St. John's comeback win over Providence is going viral this week. FOX Sports' talented social media team took it one step further

Rick Pitino's return to a larger program like St John's has been a welcomed sight for college basketball fans. In a recent locker room clip, Pitino showed why he is one of the greatest ever to coach the game.

St. John's rallied from a 13-point halftime deficit to defeat Providence. Fans got a glimpse of Rick Pitino's passionate intermission message. Down by as many as 16 points in the opening half, the Red Storm earned a 72-70 victory over the Friars at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

Play f–king defense! You guys keep blowing opportunity upon opportunity upon opportunity.” It had its intended effect as the Red Storm willed its way to a 72-70 comeback victory over the Friars with a dominant second half.

There are many reasons why Rick Pitino is in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Giving some of the most rousing halftime speeches is definitely on the list.

Rick Pitino can still give one heck of a speech. On Monday, video circulated of the 72-year-old St. John's coach exhorting his team to play better and battle through adversity during what wound up being a comeback victory over Providence on December 20.