Rick Pitino is thrilled for his son, yet not exactly psyched about the prospect of facing him twice a year. He loves that Richard is getting another shot in a power conference, but not fond of now counting him as a league rival.

We are less than a month away from the end of this season, and while all eyes are locked on the ones still in the race, there’s already some new buzz about next season’s coaching moves. The post Dan Hurley Calls for Family Help as Richard Joins Father Rick Pitino in Big East appeared first on EssentiallySports.

With Richard Pitino taking over at Xavier, the father-son battles will get far more frequent, and way more intense.

Richard Pitino will now battle his Hall of Fame father in the Big East Conference after agreeing to take the Xavier job on Tuesday night. Richard Pitino is leaving New Mexico for the Big East school – replacing Sean Miller,

NEW YORK — St. John’s coach Rick Pitino already has been busy replenishing his roster in the transfer portal. Coming off its most successful season in decades, the school announced two significant signings — former Arizona State guard Joson Sanon and ex-Providence forward Bryce Hopkins.

Rick Pitino and the St. John's Red Storm are moving on quickly from their early NCAA Tournament exit and adding new talent to the squad. Former Providence

St. John’s is adding Providence forward Bryce Hopkins, head coach Rick Pitino announced Monday, in a major coup for the reigning Big East champions.

Rick Pitino is trying to save face after RJ Luis Jr. sat on the bench during the closing moments of St. John's disappointing upset loss to Arkansas in