- Famed movie director Spike Lee was spotted at the NCAA Tournament in Providence on Saturday.
- Lee, who supports St. John’s, chatted and took selfies when approached by fans.
PROVIDENCE – While there are plenty of big-name media members at the NCAA Tournament, a real-life celebrity is in Providence today.
Spike Lee is at Amica Mutual Pavilion, and while his attendance is likely more for the matchup between Rick Pitino’s St. John’s team and John Calipari’s Arkansas squad, the famed movie director came out early to get a picture with McNeese student manager Amir Khan prior to the game.
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Lee is wearing a red St. John’s jacket, as well as a red Yankees cap – and red sneakers, of course – as he is sitting behind the McNeese State bench during the first of two games in Providence today. Fans are making their way over to say hello, and many are getting selfies with the hardcore New York sports fan.
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St. John’s-Arkansas is set to tip off at 2:40 p.m.
