There have been differeing reports regarding where support for the former Louisville coach is coming from, but it seems pretty clear that someone at UCLA is endorsing Rick Pitino for the job once held by the considerably more honorable John Wooden.
Forbes’ Adam Zagoria reported Friday that Casey Wasserman and John Branca, two top UCLA boosters, both want Pitino for the job. Bruins Nation has since published a conflicting story stating Wasserman isn’t actually interested in a coach who once oversaw a hooker-hiring program.
Pitino’s own words in the Courier Journal would indicate that he has interest in the position.