Rick Pitino says college basketball needs salary cap

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A day after a historic ruling that could change collegiate sports by allowing NCAA athletes to unionize, St. John's head coach Rick Pitino said the sport needs a "salary cap" and a new hierarchy to thrive.

The National Labor Relations Board ruled Monday that Dartmouth men's basketball players, who had petitioned to be recognized by a local union, are employees of the school, a ruling that could allow NCAA athletes to unionize and negotiate work conditions, among other aspects of their employment.

Pitno tweeted Tuesday that the major conferences in college basketball should join forces and create a salary cap of up to $2 million. He did not specify if that number…