Minnesota, Coach Richard Pitino Agree to Two-Year Contract Extension

Minnesota announced Sunday that it has agreed to a two-year contract extension with coach Richard Pitino.

Pitino is coming off a 22-14 campaign that featured the Gophers beating Louisville in the first round of the NCAA tournament before getting bounced by Michigan State in the next game.

It was Minnesota's second tournament appearance in the last three seasons. In his six total seasons in Minnesota, Pitino has gone 112-92.

"My family and I have loved living in the Twin Cities the last six years," Pitino said in a statement. "We have met so many wonderful, supportive people. It's an honor to be able to continue to lead this Gopher basketball program. I enjoy working with my athletics director,…