Richard Pitino Jr is the next head coach.

[XUBand]

I think the small time program hire would have been the safe higher, which would have been Mack.

We just got a guy who was in the running for two other jobs at two other high major programs. Mack had no other suitors and was tweeting his return to CoC as soon as X said no.

It may not work out, but it was not a small time program decision. Pitino has a lower floor but a higher ceiling. I am excited for a blank slate!

Sorry but I’m not buying that either nova or WVU wanted him that badly. Both would have paid him more and given him more NIL resources. That being said I’m sure his dad being in conference also played a part in the decision.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Sorry but I’m not buying that either nova or WVU wanted him that badly. Both would have paid him more and given him more NIL resources. That being said I’m sure his dad being in conference also played a part in the decision.

I am not saying they offered him. He was a candidate in both jobs. Also the top choice at VCU (an A10 program but very good program).

Mack literally has ZERO other suitors. X fans don't find that strange?

[waggy]

https://www.cbssports.com/college-ba...ers-departure/

[IM4X]

You can not like Mack, but his resume absolutely washes Pitino.

His resume may not look as impressive as Mack’s at this point, but let’s remember that Mack is more than a decade older than Pitino. Let’s also take into consideration that Mack had the unique advantage of getting started at a school with a winning tradition (in X) and he had some very good players to start off his tenure there.

I have no doubt Mack would be a solid choice to help us get to another Sweet Sixteen. Like Sean, he already suggested it was all but impossible to recruit well enough at X to get to a Final Four. Like Sean, he would likely BS us about sticking around and then bolt to another school for more money, fixing the same BS message about having a better chance to reach a Final Four at that new school. We’ve seen this movie before. It doesn’t end well for X.

I don’t know what Pitino’s ceiling is, but I do know his mid major team beat a very good high major Marquette team recently in the NCAA tournament while the mid major team Chris coached this season didn’t even make the NCAA tournament. So there is that.

I am excited give Pitino a chance to show us he can recruit well enough at X to get us to our first Final Four. I’m also excited about hiring a coach who didn’t yet stab us in the back.

With all that said, I am ready to welcome Mr. Pitino with an enthusiastic smile, open arms and a renewed feeling of hope for our program’s future. Let’s go X!

[FishingXfan]

I’m excited about Lil Pitino too! I really hope he has some guys to bring. But J think his name alone will bring some decent recruits and hopefully Dent too. Let’s Go Muskies!!! #Nationalbrand


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[XUGRAD80]

Are you kidding? Tay Baker was a breath of fresh air after Dick Campbell. Campbell coached 1971 to 1973. His record was 15 and 37. In 1972-73 we finished 3 and 23. He was a complete fraud and lied to our AD about his resume to get the job. Baker could not recruit but at least he knew something about the game!

It’s hard to recruit basketball players when you’re on the golf course.

[bjf123]

It’s hard to recruit basketball players when you’re on the golf course.

Played a lot of golf with Tay at the friendly confines at Clovernook. Just when you thought he was out of the hole, he’d get up and down from anywhere.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[xu82]

Is it too soon to start a pool for when he leaves? Is he fired, or does he take his “dream job”? Name the conference he goes to for extra bonus points!

This has gotten old. I’d care if not for the state of the sport. NIL and the portal have killed the game I used to enjoy.

[Xville]

Just think if he can convince dent to come along and conwell stays. Best back court in the big east and it’s not close. That should convince a front court or two player to come here. Getting excited already. When’s the season start?

If conwell doesn’t stay, Washington isn’t a bad fallback option. Still two years left and improved a lot last year. Still needs to bump up his 3pt shooting but he can guard.

[drudy23]

Just go get us some dudes Richard!

I’m assuming the big dogs donors are on board here because that’s where it starts?

If this is the end for Mario, he had a great run. The University should find him a spot somewhere if he’s not retained.