After yet another scandal, Louisville Cardinals men’s basketball head coach Rick Pitino has been placed on unpaid administrative leave, effectively immediately. Louisville Interim President Greg Postel announced the news at a press conference.
Postel also said that Pitino’s employment will be “reviewed at a later date.” The only likely reason that Pitino hasn’t been officially relieved of his duties yet is that there is a clause in his contract that states he must have 10 days notice prior to being fired, per ESPN.
Athletic director Tom Jurich was also placed on administrative leave, but he will reportedly continue to be paid.