Richard Pitino Jr is the next head coach.

[kxblue]

He’s had 2 good seasons in 10+ years. Wouldn’t have been my first choice but doesn’t matter

I hope he crushes it, we need him to

[Xville]

I dunno what to feel about this. If we get dent I’ll feel a lot better about it. He’ll be gone either way in 3-4 years, just hope it’s for a better job and not because he was fired.

[Xavier]

I dunno what to feel about this. If we get dent I’ll feel a lot better about it. He’ll be gone either way in 3-4 years, just hope it’s for a better job and not because he was fired.

It’s the first time Greg really made a move. So at least if it doesn’t work you’d think he takes Greg with him.

His Minnesota team did beat Chris Mack Louisville team in the tournament.

[GoMuskies]

Someone already updated Pitino's Wikipedia entry.

[Section 200]

Big time assistant, Big Ten coach for 8 years, rumored for Villanova and West Virginia and only 42 - I’m sold

[Caveat]

I hate every bit of this.

Turning down a guy who has been to the Elite 8 and won a BE regular season title for a dude who washed out of his only major conference gig is just bizarre.

[XUBand]

I hate every bit of this.

Turning down a guy who has been to the Elite 8 and won a BE regular season title for a dude who washed out of his only major conference gig is just bizarre.

Right there with you. No 2% donation from me this year.

[Section 200]

Im guessing this ends the traditional Xavier pack line defense?

[Blue Blooded-05]

I guess give Greg some credit on this. Pitino was rumored to be linked to West Virginia and was, at one point, a supposed done deal to Villanova. At the very least, he coaxed Pitino to X over both of those programs. Furthermore, he chose him over the “safe” pick in Chris Mack.

Greg got his guy. I hope he’s right.

[Xville]

Im guessing this ends the traditional Xavier pack line defense?

God I hope so