Pitino led Kentucky to an NCAA championship in 1996 and Louisville to a national championship in 2013. He was the first coach to lead three different schools (Providence, Kentucky, and …

14 hours ago · - -ASSOCIATED PRESS- - Kentucky coach Rick Pitiono, wife Joanne and son Ryan watched the unveiling of the Wildcats' NCAA championship banner Tuesday night.- …

6 days ago · Rick Pitino has asked a favor of Big Blue Nation with John Calipari -- the former Kentucky coach now at Arkansas-- returning to Rupp Arena this weekend.His request: don't …

6 days ago · LEXINGTON — More than two decades ago, Rick Pitino returned to Rupp Arena for the first time as a visiting coach. After an ultra-successful run guiding the Kentucky basketball …

Jan 29, 2025 · Rick Pitino, American basketball coach who was the first head coach to win a men’s NCAA Division I national championship with two different schools (the University of …

Oct 15, 2024 · Rick Pitino was nearly brought to tears in his return to Kentucky, as fans gave him an overwhelming ovation at Big Blue Madness.

Oct 12, 2024 · Rick Pitino was wildly cheered in a surprise return to Rupp Arena, with the Hall of Fame coach saying “I am so happy to be back” in a show of support for first-year Kentucky …

Nearly three decades after he led Kentucky to the 1996 national championship, Pitino walked onto the floor at Rupp Arena and was cheered loudly by fans during Kentucky's Big Blue Madness...

Oct 14, 2024 · Rick Pitino’s return to Rupp Arena on Friday was exactly what Kentucky Wildcats fans needed. When now-former head coach John Calipari saw his time at UK come to an end, …

Mar 11, 2024 · Rick Pitino opened up about his coaching career, sharing his greatest mistakes with, and against, the Kentucky Wildcats.