Richard Pitino Jr is the next head coach.

[A Fan]

A good article on the different coaching styles of the father and son.
https://www.hoopshq.com/mid-majors/l...ce=chatgpt.com

[Caveat]

There was a comment made in that interview regarding Pitino and the media. Wasn't exactly clear, but given the press conference is closed to the public, I'm guessing Pitino isn't a big fan of media engagement.

The man's doing interviews with New Mexico radio after leaving to explain why he did it. He's clearly not opposed to media.

[UCGRAD4X]

"Talking Grammer"

I thought it was going to be all about the correct way to pronounce 'Xavier'!

[XUBand]

A good article on the different coaching styles of the father and son.
https://www.hoopshq.com/mid-majors/l...ce=chatgpt.com

lol ChatGPT.com at the end there.

[Final4]

I know its only been a few days and it's quite possible Pitino has secured player commitments with announcements forthcoming but it just doesn't feel like he's hit the ground running.

[XUBand]

I know its only been a few days and it's quite possible Pitino has secured player commitments with announcements forthcoming but it just doesn't feel like he's hit the ground running.

100% agree.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I know its only been a few days and it's quite possible Pitino has secured player commitments with announcements forthcoming but it just doesn't feel like he's hit the ground running.

I get how it could feel that way but we are what, 4 days into a 30 day process? I honestly can't think of anyone but that Drake kid who has been announced that they found their new team.

Fans obviously want instant results, especially with how many spots we have to fill, but if Pitino hasn't hit the ground running, he won't be here long.

[MHettel]

Was curious and thought I would share:

Pitino at 42 has 247 career wins.

Miller is 56 and has 487 wins.

Mack is 55 and has 302 wins.

Pitino would need to average 17 wins a year for 14 years to be right where Miller is at the same age. Frankly he’s either gonna crush that, or he’s not even coaching anymore if he can’t average 17 wins a year.

Pitinos dad, Rick, sits at 731 wins in 36 years. He’s 72. That give Junior 30 years to win 484 more games (16 per year).

Let’s look at fat Bob Huggins. 934 wins through age 69. Math there is 687 wins in 27 years (25 per year).

Point being that although he may not stick around forever at XU, we might have a guy that could land in the top 20 all time in wins before it’s all said and done.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Was curious and thought I would share:

Pitino at 42 has 247 career wins.

Miller is 56 and has 487 wins.

Mack is 55 and has 302 wins.

Pitino would need to average 17 wins a year for 14 years to be right where Miller is at the same age. Frankly he’s either gonna crush that, or he’s not even coaching anymore if he can’t average 17 wins a year.

Pitinos dad, Rick, sits at 731 wins in 36 years. He’s 72. That give Junior 30 years to win 484 more games (16 per year).

Let’s look at fat Bob Huggins. 934 wins through age 69. Math there is 687 wins in 27 years (25 per year).

Point being that although he may not stick around forever at XU, we might have a guy that could land in the top 20 all time in wins before it’s all said and done.

Good stuff Hett.

So at 69 Huggins has coached 27 seasons.

If Pitino misses no seasons he will be at 27 seasons at age 57 I believe?

Guess when you start at 30 or was it 29? I always forget he started at FIU before Minnesota.

[GoMuskies]

He obviously got some opportunities he never would have had if his name wasn't Pitino. I'm glad we're getting him after that phase. He's had enough success at UNM to deserve this on his own merit.