During Boston College’s search for a new men’s head basketball coach, some BC fans have expressed a desire to see Rick Pitino return to the ACC as the Eagles’ leader. Over a 47-year coaching career, Pitino has been the head coach of several college, professional, and national basketball teams and would certainly bring a huge amount of experience to Boston College in a time when they need a steady hand to guide their rebuild.
Coach Rick Pitino is the current coach of the Iona Gaels, but has won national championships with both Louisville (vacated) and Kentucky. He’s been the head coach at Hawaii, Boston University, Providence College, the New York Knicks, the Boston Celtics, the Puerto Rico national team, and the Greece national team.