Peyton Siva, the former Louisville point guard who helped the Cardinals capture a 2013 national championship, is set to join Rick Pitino’s coaching staff at St. John’s as an assistant coach.
A Full‑Circle Moment in College Basketball
Siva’s return to the sidelines follows a brief tenure as director of player development and alumni relations at Louisville, a position he assumed after Pat Kelsey promoted him in August 2024. The promotion came with a $10,000 salary increase, lifting his base pay from $85,000 to $95,000.
During his playing years, Siva directed the offense under Pitino, guiding Louisville to back‑to‑back Final Four appearances in 2012 and 2013. His deep connection to the program’s history made him a natural mentor for the current roster, especially the team’s point guards, and he also helped coordinate the Cardinals’ press defense.
His departure marks the third coaching staff turnover at Louisville this offseason, after Brian Kloman left for a similar role at Auburn and Thomas Carr joined Indiana’s staff. The vacancies created by those moves have been partially filled by Siva’s new position at St. John’s, where he will contribute to the Red Storm’s rebuilding effort under Pitino.
Implications for Louisville and St. John’s
The addition of Siva to St. John’s staff highlights the program’s intent to draw on his championship pedigree and his ability to bridge contemporary play with the school’s storied basketball legacy. For Louisville, his exit underscores a continued reshaping of the coaching landscape, a process that has already seen key figures depart for other opportunities.