New Mexico head coach Richard Pitino celebrates a win against Marquette in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
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There will be more than one Pitino in the Big East next season.
Xavier hired Richard Pitino, the son of St. John's coach Rick Pitino, as its basketball coach on Tuesday night. The school had an opening after Sean Miller left to accept the Texas job on Monday.
Richard Pitino arrives at Xavier after four years at New Mexico, where he led the Lobos to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances.