Xavier hires Richard Pitino
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Here's what Richard Pitino is looking for in the transfer portal as he builds his first roster as Xavier's head basketball coach.
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The University of New Mexico officially welcomed Eric Olen as the head coach of its men’s basketball program on Tuesday.
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When Richard Pitino was asked about the expectations for his first season at Xavier Tuesday afternoon, the 42-year-old took a deep breath before a slight chuckle. Sure, Pitino's team would have to ...
During his introductory press conference, Pitino spoke on the changing landscape of college athletics, saying it’s his goal that Xavier not only recruits talented players, but also develops those players over multiple seasons.
Pitino has 13 seasons of experience as a head coach, having won an NIT Championship and made four NCAA Tournament appearances.
Chris Mack is a better coach. Richard Pitino is a better choice. Xavier University apparently passed on the opportunity to run it back with a coach who has deep ties to the Musketeers program, deciding instead to bring in a new voice and fresh perspective.
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The New Mexico men’s basketball team has found a replacement for departed head coach Richard Pitino. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the Lobos and UC San Dieg
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Donovan Dent scored 21 points in the Lobos' NCAA tournament win over Marquette, and 14 in their Round of 32 loss to Michigan State.
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New Mexico Announces Replacement for Rick Pitino's Son After Unexpected DepartureRichard Pitino, the son of St. John's head coach Rick Pitino, led New Mexico to the round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament, helping the Lobos defeat Marquette in the first round before losing to Michigan State.