According to his attorney, Rick Pitino has been placed on “effective discharge,” which means he has been “effectively fired” by the University of Louisville.
Rick Pitino is on "effective discharge." Placed on unpaid leave through no later than April 30, 2018, attorney Steve Pence said.
— Jason Riley (@JasonRileyWDRB) September 27, 2017
According to the Courier-Journal:
Steve Pence, Pitino’s attorney, told the Courier-Journal the coach has been placed on administrative leave but has been “effectively fired.”
The scandal, which has rocked college basketball, involves at least four named men’s assistant college basketball coaches from around the country and a senior executive at Adidas.