Rick Pitino and St. John's have become quite the dynamic duo in just two short years, with the Johnnies receiving national attention they haven't had in quite some time. In year two, many had the Red Storm advancing to at least the Sweet Sixteen,

Here's what Richard Pitino is looking for in the transfer portal as he builds his first roster as Xavier's head basketball coach.

New Xavier men's head basketball coach Richard Pitino is being officially introduced at a press conference at Cintas Center Tuesday.

Richard Pitino said he needed the right situation to come along for him to leave New Mexico. He ended up getting one in an unlikely spot.

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.

Xavier has had its fair share of hits and misses since the transfer portal arrived in college basketball in October 2018.

Pitino has 13 seasons of experience as a head coach, having won an NIT Championship and made four NCAA Tournament appearances.

Richard Pitino said he needed the right situation to come along for him to leave New Mexico and Xavier presented that opportunity.