There are a number of reasons why Richard Pitino is widely considered to be on the hot seat this season. The young Gopher coach has had 3 seasons under his control that have seen a steady decline in wins with an increase in off the court issues. Athlon, in their list of college coaches on the hot seat, they succinctly wrap up why Pitino is on the list.
Pitino guided Minnesota to the 2014 NIT title in his first season at the school, but the Golden Gophers have slumped to 8–28 in the Big Ten over the past two seasons.