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2.3KBasketballRick Pitino gives classic response when asked about St. John’s rumors
Iona head coach Rick Pitino was asked about the rumors that he is in the mix for the head coaching job at...
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3.8KBasketballDick Vitale has a suggestion for Selection Committee if they want to “create real buzz”
Dick Vitale has a suggestion for the Selection Committee if they want to “create real buzz” for the first round of the...
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Iona and Rick Pitino are headed back to the NCAA Tournament
Rick Pitino is headed back to the NCAA Tournament after coaching the Iona Gaels to a 76-55 win over Marist in the...
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Rick Pitino linked to St. John’s job and sides reportedly have “mutual interest”
St. John’s lost to Marquette 72-70 Thursday in the Big East Conference Tournament. Immediately after the game, rumors began to swirl that...
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Rece Davis says there are only two coaches built for Kentucky: John Calipari and Rick Pitino
According to Rece Davis, there are only two coaches in college basketball that are built for the Kentucky job. One is John...
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1.8KBasketballCalipari, Pitino tied for second on active wins list now that Boeheim has retired
Now that Jim Boeheim has retired, Bob Huggins is the active coach with the most career wins. Huggins has 862 career wins....
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Rick Pitino named MAAC Coach of the Year
Iona head coach Rick Pitino has been named MAAC Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year. Pitino led the Gaels to a 17-3...
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Watch: Rick Pitino goes on epic rant about NIL
Iona head coach Rick Pitino went on an epic rant about NIL and how it is damaging college sports after his team’s...
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2.6KBasketballKentucky to honor 1996-1998 teams today during halftime of Tennessee game
Kentucky will honor the 1996, 1997 and 1998 men’s basketball teams today during halftime of the Tennessee game at Rupp Arena. Many...
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4.2KBasketballLouisville to celebrate vacated national title with 2013 Final Coaches Poll #1 banner
The University of Louisville is planning to skirt around the NCAA in an attempt to honor their vacated 2013 national championship. Since...
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16.5KBasketballRick Pitino mentioned as name that will shape coaching carousel for next season
Is it finally time for Rick Pitino to move into a higher-level job? According to Sports Illustrated, Pitino is one of ten...
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3.5KBasketballKentucky men’s basketball to hold reunion for 1996-98 teams in February
The Kentucky men’s basketball program announced Wednesday that they plan to hold a reunion for the 1996-98 teams on February 18 during...
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1.6KBasketballNew Mexico fan encourages Richard Pitino to ‘kick your dad’s a**’ ahead of Iona game
The Pitino family is gearing up for a father/son battle when father Rick Pitino takes Iona to The Pit for a battle...
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2.7KBasketballCBS Sports ranks John Calipari as top 5 coach in college basketball
CBS Sports has put together a list of the Top 25 and 1 head coaches in college basketball. According to the CBS...
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1.7KBasketballRider shocks top-seeded Iona in MAAC Tournament
Rider just upset top-seeded Iona 71-70 in the MAAC Tournament. The Broncs are 14-18 while Iona is now 25-7. Unfortunately for Rick...
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1.8KBasketballRick Pitino on Maryland rumors: ‘It will not be me’
Rick Pitino made a post on Twitter this morning to squash rumors about Maryland’s head coaching job. “I love coaching at Iona,...
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Maryland is reportedly ‘heavily pursuing’ Rick Pitino as next head coach
According to a report by The Sports Junkies radio program, Maryland is “heavily pursuing” Rick Pitino to be the school’s next men’s...
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4.1KBasketball
Rick Pitino reportedly in negotiations with Iona for a lifetime contract
Former Kentucky and Louisville head coach Rick Pitino, who just won his 800th career game, is reportedly in negotiations with Iona for...
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4.7KBasketballLouisville fans cheered loudly for Rick Pitino during Saturday’s Russ Smith banner ceremony
It’s no secret that Louisville is having a difficult men’s basketball season, including an 82-70 loss Saturday on “Russ Smith Day” at...
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Rick Pitino to Kentucky: ‘If you need an opponent Saturday, we travel’
Iona head coach Rick Pitino laid out a challenge to the Kentucky Wildcats this afternoon. The former Kentucky and Louisville head coach...