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Rick Pitino Makes Bet With Son About Wrestlemania Match, Home Game at Stake

Recently hired Iona head coach Rick Pitino and his son, Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino, have placed a friendly wager on Sunday's Wrestlemania 36 match pitting Brock Lesnar against Drew McIntyre.

While it appears the exact details of the bet are still being ironed out, the winner of the bet will seemingly host the other's team in a game next season.

Rick was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013. He most recently coached EuroLeague club Panathinaikos B.C before being hired by Iona in mid-March. The former Kentucky and Louisville coach brings a wave of drama with him to the Gales.