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Rick Pitino is Back: New Coach at Iona
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I'm glad he's back. We need a villain.
This country really doesn't need another virus.
I thought Trump just put travel restrictions up. Maybe, Pitino won't even be able to return to the US, lol.
I actually believe he will have that team near the top of their league if not win most seasons. The guy is a tireless worker and never needed to cheat to win, that was just plain stupid on his part.
He is already back in the states. I don’t think it’s Iona, I’ve been hearing GCU. They have resources for him to make them a good program, I can see it happening.
Pitino was the best coach in college basketball. People do not understand how important the program is. Being at Louisville did not allow him what it takes to compete at the level of the blueblood, and he still *won a *national title.
Someone is going to go all in if he keeps his nose clean over 2 or 3 years. He's getting u there in age, but a program like Memphis, Tennessee, LSU, NC State, ect would love to see 5-6 years of Pitino.
Someone is going to go all in if he keeps his nose clean over 2 or 3 years. He's getting u there in age, but a program like Memphis, Tennessee, LSU, NC State, ect would love to see 5-6 years of Pitino.
Didn't know that, just read the part where said he would finish season with current players and assumed he was still there.
BBN’s opinions of Pitino are all over the map, and that’s fine: everyone is entitled to an opinion.
But here are facts: elite coach, loves/lives for the game, good for college basketball, teams will be in the mix almost every March.
Sorry if you’re a Pitino hater and the truth hurts. Bash me all you want....
But here are facts: elite coach, loves/lives for the game, good for college basketball, teams will be in the mix almost every March.
Sorry if you’re a Pitino hater and the truth hurts. Bash me all you want....
Surprised he didn’t find something in Nevada. His recruiting techniques are legal there.
He will be the next coach at St. Johns in a year or two. That will be his end game.
It would be weird seeing Pitino back in college ball, even weirder at a nobody mid major like Iona.
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No one never said he was not an elite coach.
Fake outrage much?
In breaking unrelated news, Iona has been placed on NCAA probation.
I'm not expecting much success. Last team at Louisville crapped out in the second round. Team before that wasn't any better. And 3 years older from then. Taking over a 12-16 team that loses top 2 scorers and 4 of the top 5.
I'm not expecting much success. Last team at Louisville crapped out in the second round. Team before that wasn't any better. And 3 years older from then. Taking over a 12-16 team that loses top 2 scorers and 4 of the top 5.
It will be Iona. Pitino is close friends and horse racing partner with one of Iona’s biggest boosters. This has been in the works since it became evident Cluess wouldn’t return.
He seems confident he'll be back in the States next Fall.
Former Louisville coach Rick Pitino planning to return to college basketball
Former Louisville coach Rick Pitino planning to return to college basketball
agree. Iona has had some coaches that become somewhat prominent- most notably valvano. But others include Pat Kennedy, Tim Welsh and Kevin Willard.
This, of course, will be the first time they land a big name.
Cluess won 20+ games every season except the past 2 at Iona. I’d guess Pitino within 2 years will have them winning 25+. Obviously won’t be a legit contender but he can easily win there on a high level for them.
Imagine that. I wonder if the hookers in Iona are both cheaper and Corona free.
They must be desperate to hire a morally and ethically bankrupt has been like Pitino
They must be desperate to hire a morally and ethically bankrupt has been like Pitino
If Pitino had been here the last 11 yrs and had the talent Cal has had he would have 4 titles at least. No doubt.
No matter what you think of Pitino, good for College basketball if he is in it.
I personally would love to see him on the sidelines and play UK. Then everyone there in blue and white could stand and give him the finger.
No matter what he did good, his last thing at Rupp is what I remember most.
No matter what he did good, his last thing at Rupp is what I remember most.
Say what we want about Pitino, but this is a home run for a school like Iona.
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