The New York Times – Sports:
Pitino reached the N.C.A.A. men’s tournament with Iona this season. He takes over at St. John’s after being ousted from Louisville in 2017.
Category: Pitino, Rick
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Rick Pitino’s Iona Season Ended at the N.C.A.A. Tournament. Is a Bigger Job Next?
The New York Times – Sports:
Pitino not long ago was ousted in Louisville as a recruiting scandal hit men’s college basketball. Years later, he is back in contention for bigger jobs in the sport.
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Manhattan College Plans a Basketball Revival. But First, Some Chaos.
The New York Times – Sports:
Envisioning bigger things for the team and school enrollment, the Jaspers fired their men’s coach less than two weeks before the start of the season. Their best player transferred because of it.
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Louisville’s Penalties, Such as They Are, Bolster the Status Quo
The New York Times – Sports:
Louisville received a handful of recruiting sanctions, a $5,000 fine and will be on probation for two years, but its former coach Rick Pitino received no penalties.