By John Solomon
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Richard Pitino might not have been the first choice by Minnesota to replace Tubby Smith, and questions about favoritism could follow him the rest of his career.
Richard Pitino was regarded as one of the nation's up-and-coming young coaches at Florida International and comes with a last name that draws immediate respect in all corners of college basketball.
Minnesota has picked Richard Pitino, the son of Louisville coach Rick Pitino, to take over for Tubby Smith.
Richard Pitino has built a resume as one of the nation's up-and-coming young coaches at Florida International and bears a last name that draws immediate respect in all corners of college basketball.
Things had been going so well for the Kentucky Wildcats.
The men's basketball game between No. 10 Florida and Georgetown on the deck of a ship was called off at halftime Friday night because the court became too wet.
For Bradley Beal, celebrating his 19th birthday didn't include a gathering of childhood friends and family in his hometown of St. Louis. Nor did it involve a group of college friends hanging out on campus at the University of Florida.
Florida guard Bradley Beal is turning pro, leaving the Gators after one season.
Before the Big East tournament, Louisville coach Rick Pitino told his players they had a choice.
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Once upon a time, Billy Donovan took Rick Pitino on an improbable ride to the Final Four.
Rick Pitino once told Billy Donovan that he should stick to finance and not go into coaching.
Rick Pitino once told Billy Donovan that he should stick to finance and not go into coaching.
The good news is the NCAA tournament starts Tuesday. The great news is the word bracketology now will disappear for 11 months.
A lot of nicknames garner instant attention in college basketball. There's Coach K. Magic was in college before the NBA. Don't forget The General, the Vs, Dickie and Jimmy, and Pistol Pete.
"I think his dad forced Richard to work his way up the ranks instead of just automatically giving him the job," Donovan said. "He had to work for it."
"I feel more upset for Boynton, (Mike) Rosario and Murphy, who don't get a chance and have come so close," Donovan said. "This one, we didn't play well enough or deserve to win."
