Where did Richard Pitino go?

New Mexico
Richard Pitino has been hired as the next head coach of the New Mexico men’s basketball program less than 24 hours after Minnesota announced his firing, the program announced on Tuesday. Pitino replaces Paul Weir, who was fired in February amid a 6-16 season for the Lobos.

Did Minnesota basketball coach get fired?

Minnesota fires coach Richard Pitino after eight seasons leading Gophers basketball program. Minnesota has fired men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino after eight seasons, the school announced on Monday. During his tenure, Pitino amassed a 141-123 overall record.

Is Richard Pitino going to lose his job?

A second Big Ten men’s basketball coach lost his job Monday, this one with a notable surname: Pitino. The Minnesota Golden Gophers have dismissed Richard Pitino, the son of longtime college basketball coach Rick, the school announced late Monday after Stadium reported the news earlier in the day.

Why did Pitino get fired from Minnesota?

Pitino’s dismissal came on a busy day of coaching changes across college basketball. Indiana fired coach Archie Miller, announcing it would use private donations to help pay the $10.35 million buyout. Hired after one season at Florida International, Pitino went 141-123 at Minnesota, including 54-96 in the Big Ten.

Why was Richard Pitino fired as Minnesota basketball coach?

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota fired Richard Pitino on Monday after the men’s basketball coach compiled a 54-96 regular-season record over eight years in the Big Ten and had only three conference finishes higher than 10th place. The Golden Gophers went 14-15 this season, dropping 11 of their last 14 games.

Who was fired as coach of Minnesota Timberwolves?

Then there’s Gophers alum Ryan Saunders, who was fired last month as coach of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves. Hired at age 30 with one prior year of experience as a head coach at Florida International, Pitino guided the Gophers to an NIT championship in his first season.

Who was the Gophers basketball coach that got fired?

Sales Pitch: Which AAC schools have the most to offer recruits, transfers? MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota fired Richard Pitino on Monday after the men’s basketball coach compiled a 54-96 regular-season record over eight years in the Big Ten and had only three conference finishes higher than 10th place.

Who is the coach of the Minnesota basketball team?

Two years later, they beat Louisville in the NCAA tournament to reach the second round. The son of longtime college and pro coach Rick Pitino, who was the first to win NCAA championships at two different schools with Kentucky and Louisville, Richard Pitino was picked by previous Minnesota athletic director Norwood Teague to replace Tubby Smith.

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