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Rick Pitino is a legendary figure in the world of college basketball, known for his versatile coaching tactics and a track record of success. He was born on September 18, 1952, in the city of New York, USA. Pitino's passion for basketball began at an early age, and he played as a point guard during his college years at the University of Massachusetts. After graduating, he started coaching jobs at various institutions, including Boston University, Providence College, and the University of Kentucky.
As head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, one of the winningest programs in college history, Pitino led the team to the NCAA Championship in 1996. He then became the head coach of the Louisville Cardinals, where he achieved another memorable milestone in his career when he coached the team to a National Championship victory in 2013. He was also awarded the Naismith College Coach of the Year in 1987 and 1996. His notable coaching tenures include new York Knicks (NBA) and the Greek national team.
Throughout his 35-year career, Pitino has been known for a fast and aggressive playing style, as well as his ability to develop players and bring out their full potential. His teams embody discipline, conditioning, hard work, and toughness, values that are deeply ingrained in Pitino himself. With 770 wins and many notable achievements and awards under his belt, Rick Pitino has left an indelible mark on college basketball that will last for years to come. His success has earned him a rightful spot in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Rick Pitino (Beckett St. John’s Rick Pitino Slam Signed Photo RJ Luis Zuby Ejifor Kadary R) was sold in April 2026 for $1,000.00 while the cheapest item (RICK PITINO Autographed 3x5 Card NBA Coach 1983-85 1987-89 Knicks 1997-01 Celtic) found a new owner for $0.79 in October 2016. The month with the most items sold (22) was July 2025 with an average selling price of $33.49 for an autographed item of Rick Pitino. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in July 2013 with $315.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was July 2009. In average, an autographed item from Rick Pitino is worth $22.18.
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Latest News about Rick Pitino
College basketball rankings: This time St. John's lands elite PG, jumps up in wa (04/15/2026): Rick Pitino secured a commitment from Quinn Ellis, a PG from England 
Thrilling NCAA Tournament proves college basketball isn't broken. In some ways i (03/30/2026): Rick Pitino says the game is 'the best I've ever witnessed,' and we agree NBA or stay? What Jon Scheyer and Dan Hurley can learn from March Madness oppone (03/27/2026): Dan Hurley has eschewed NBA interest, and Jon Scheyer may be next in line with big decisions to make Duke's Cayden Boozer faces biggest challenge against Rick Pitino's St. John's de (03/27/2026): With Caleb Foster out, the other Boozer twin has stepped into a critical starting role for the Blue Devils. St. John's buzzer beater: Coach Rick Pitino says then-scoreless Dylan Darling ca (03/23/2026): St. John's turned to an unlikely hero, who provided a buzzer-beater for March Madness lore against Kansas
Older News Stories about Rick Pitino
Rick Pitino takes blame for St. John's dreadful performance in historic loss to (02/2026): The Red Storm didn't make a field goal in the final 17 minutes in the 72-40 loss to the Huskies, their worst loss to UConn ever Kentucky vs. St. John's prediction, pick, odds, spread: CBS Sports Classic debut (12/2025): Here's what you need to know when the Wildcats meet the No. 22 Red Storm in the CBS Sports Classic Rick Pitino explains why NCAA Tournament expansion to 76 teams 'doesn't hurt, it (10/2025): The legendary coach explained to CBS Sports why he's in favor of adding eight teams to the NCAA Tournament field Rick Pitino says he wants to play at Louisville, so here are five other nonconfe (08/2025): These five juicy nonconference matchups need to get added to the college basketball calendar quickly. St. John's basketball roster, starting lineup prediction: Rick Pitino brings in (07/2025): The Red Storm's Zuby Ejiofor will be surrounded by new teammates this season Rick Pitino would 'absolutely not' take Knicks coaching job, citing New York's F (06/2025): It seems the St. John's coach has no interest in a return to the Knicks' sideline College basketball rankings: St. John's jumps Houston for No. 1 spot in way-too- (05/2025): After Pop Isaacs decided to play for Texas A&M and not the Cougars, Rick Pitino's Red Storm moves to the top of the CBS Sports rankings Ian Jackson transfers to St. John's: Rick Pitino lands UNC guard who was 5-star (04/2025): Rick Pitino's Red Storm is reloading and looks to have one of the strongest portal hauls of the 2025 cycle Why timing and money—not Rick Pitino's choice to bench him—drove RJ Luis from St (03/2025): Luis could also stay in the 2025 NBA Draft, though his outlook is blurry Rick Pitino transforms St. John's: 24 numbers behind Red Storm's revival under H (02/2025): St. John's is going to make its fifth NCAA Tournament appearance in the last 25 years, and should do much more damage. Rick Pitino blasts officials in St. John's loss to Baylor after 'highly unethica (11/2024): Pitino went off on the referees for icing a player shooting crucial free throws by reviewing a "BS makeup [call]" Rick Pitino files complaint, laments stolen bottle of wine after thieves plunder (08/2024): Roughly $375 worth of memorabilia was taken from the Hall of Fame coach's office Winners and losers of Dan Hurley turning down Lakers: UConn can rejoice; Jeanie (06/2024): Hurley's flirtation with the Lakers only lasted a few days but here's who came out ahead and behind Kadary Richmond transfers to St. John's: Rick Pitino bolsters backcourt with Set (05/2024): The former Pirates standout will be joining the Red Storm for his final season of eligibility Kentucky to hire Mark Pope: Five things to know about BYU coach with deep Wildca (04/2024): Pope played for Rick Pitino at Kentucky from 1994-96 and will replace Calipari College basketball rankings: Rick Pitino leads resurgent St. John's into Big Eas (03/2024): The Red Storm must defy the odds against UConn, the reigning national champions, on Friday College Basketball's Best of the Week: Rick Pitino dresses up; Wake Forest star (02/2024): A look at some of the wacky and funny moments during another crazy week of college basketball College Basketball's Best of the Week: Rick Pitino not into moral victories; Cin (01/2024): A look at some of the wild and wacky moments in the crazy sport of college basketball this week Dayton vs. St. John's odds, spread: 2023 college basketball picks, November 17 b (11/2023): SportsLine's model just revealed its 2023 Charleston Classic semifinal picks for Rick Pitino's St. John's Red Storm vs. Dayton Flyers on Friday Rick Pitino has St. John's basketball primed for big stage amid Big East renaiss (10/2023): The so-called 'new Big East' has never been more interesting ... and now here comes the legendary Pitino Why Rick Pitino’s full-court press didn’t work with the Boston Celtics (08/2023): The full-court press, though innovative and attention-grabbing, wasn't a solution for the team's defensive struggles. College basketball rankings: Rick Pitino lands ex-UNC signee Simeon Wilcher to p (06/2023): Wilcher, a four-star recruit, joined the Red Storm, who have now cracked the early preseason rankings Pitino, St. John's land ESPN 100 recruit Dunlap (05/2023): The St. John's Red Storm have landed ESPN 100 wing recruit Brady Dunlap, the school's first high school recruit since Rick Pitino was named head coach in March. Rick Pitino says accidentally giving away phone number during Knicks-Cavs broadc (04/2023): The new St. John's coach was filmed at an awkward time at Madison Square Garden March Madness 2023: With trio of Sweet 16 teams and new coaches, Big East's bann (03/2023): Rick Pitino, Ed Cooley and Kim English are the newest hires in the historic conference with a bright future With his name cleared, Rick Pitino must make a choice to stay at Iona or take on (02/2023): 'I want to coach five or six more years,' the former Kentucky and Louisville coach told CBS Sports. 'I want to do something special.' Iona vs. Siena odds, line: 2023 college basketball picks, Jan. 27 predictions fr (01/2023): SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for Siena Saints vs. Rick Pitino's Iona Gaels Was the disaster that was the Boston Celtics’ Rick Pitino era due to style and s (12/2022): The Rick Pitino era of the Boston Celtics was by all accounts a disaster. But with the sands of time, the reasons behind why have become fuzzy for some. Louisville NCAA penalties: Punishment light for Cardinals, ex-coaches Rick Pitin (11/2022): The school will face two years of probation, a small fine and a reduction in recruiting days — but no postseason ban NCAA issued new allegations against Louisville, Rick Pitino in Brian Bowen recru (08/2022): Louisville contends the NCAA allegation, which came from a book by one of the key players, should be thrown out of its case With Richard vs. Rick Pitino set for next season here's a look at history of son (04/2022): Historically, sons vs. fathers is a lopsided rivalry Iona's Pitino voted MAAC coach of the year (03/2022): Rick Pitino, who led Iona to the regular-season Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference title, was voted the coach of the year Wednesday. On a Smaller Stage, Rick Pitino Is Still ‘Demanding’ and Winning (02/2022): At Iona, Pitino doesn’t have the “bells and whistles” of Louisville, which he left amid scandal. But he has a team undefeated in conference play and looking to return to the N.C.A.A. tournament. Rick Pitino and Iona among Dick Vitale's mid-major teams to watch (01/2022): Dickie V takes a look at his favorite teams outside of college basketball's power conferences. Rick Pitino earns first signature win since returning to college coaching in Ion (11/2021): Rick Pitino offered another reminder on Thursday of his coaching accumen Texas coaching candidates: Chris Beard, Rick Pitino among possible options to re (03/2021): Six names who could be on Texas' radar as they look to find a successor for Shaka Smart Louisville's NCAA infractions case for violations when Rick Pitino was coach to (02/2021): The Cardinals are the latest program to have their fate given to the independent panel Iona coach Rick Pitino says he tested positive for COVID-19 after first vaccine (01/2021): The Hall of Famer contracted COVID in between his first and second vaccination against the virus NCAA isn't buying Louisville's response to allegations following bribery scandal (12/2020): Louisville's argument appears to have fallen flat, as the NCAA all but rejected the school's response to its notice of allegations Pitino advocates for later start, 'May Madness' (11/2020): Iona coach Rick Pitino tweeted Saturday that college basketball should create "May Madness" and move the Nov. 25 start to accommodate the multitude of delays and challenges numerous teams have faced amid COVID-19. Rick Pitino and college basketball's second-chance coaches discuss new challenge (10/2020): Rick Pitino, Billy Gillispie and Bryce Drew are among those who will be back on the Division I sideline this season. Rick Pitino's return to college basketball means Iona can dream bigger (08/2020): Rick Pitino is back on the college sidelines with Iona. The Gaels have a chance to win on a scale that has been unfamiliar in New Rochelle. Pitino suggests later season start to curb virus (07/2020): Rick Pitino wants college basketball officials to consider a later start as the coronavirus pandemic continues to complicate plans for the return of college sports this year. Louisville receives notice of allegations: NCAA penalties Rick Pitino could face (05/2020): Pitino could miss up to half a season if the NCAA finds his actions were aggravative in nature Pitino challenges son to game over WWE match (04/2020): New Iona coach Rick Pitino has challenged his son Richard Pitino over WrestleMania 36. Former Louisville coach Rick Pitino returns to college basketball, hired to be n (03/2020): After more than two years out of college basketball, Pitino returns to coach the Gaels Ex-Louisville coach Rick Pitino and Adidas settle federal lawsuit with confident (12/2019): After a legal battle spanning more than two years, the parties have reached a settlement agreement Rick Pitino returns to coaching internationally with Greek club Panathinaikos (11/2019): Pitino previously coached Panathinaikos last season before leaving this summer to return to the states UCLA and Pac-12 men’s basketball needs Rick Pitino (01/2019): UCLA should go all in to land Rick Pitino Rick Pitino should be wary of Greeks offering coaching jobs (12/2018): Former Louisville coach reportedly close to a deal to work for volatile Greek owner BOZICH | John Calipari racing toward his Rick Pitino Hall of Fame Moment (02/2015): John Calipari is racing toward his Rick Pitino Moment -- earning a spot in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and his second NCAA title on the same day. Rick Pitino on Terry Rozier’s impending NBA Draft decision: ‘He’s not coming bac (01/2015): Louisville head coach Rick Pitino believes one of his underclassmen will definitely leave for the NBA. Rick Pitino, others to watch '17 elite G Brown (12/2014): Rick Pitino, others to watch '17 elite G Brown Louisville tops Cleveland State for Rick Pitino's 700th (11/2014): LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Victory No.700 wasn't easy for Rick Pitino. The University of Louisville pulled away in the second half to defeat feisty Cleveland State 45-33 at the KFC Yum! Center on Wednesday. A 7-0 run to end the game helped Pitino pick up career coaching victory No. 700 against 245 losses. Louisville's Rick Pitino confident entering ACC (10/2014): LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville coach Rick Pitino feels good about his projected starting lineup maintaining the program's high standard of play. Pitino's mission is developing a rotation from seven newcomers as the Cardinals prepare for their inaugural season in the tough Atlantic Coast Conference. Why Rick Pitino will pay extra-close attention to this year’s PGA (08/2014): LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The last time there was a global golf event at Valhalla, where the 96th PGA Championship is being played this week, Rick Pitino had a major hand in... Rick Pitino says he's not retiring anytime soon (07/2014): Rick Pitino says he's not retiring anytime soon Rick Pitino's Kentucky Derby Advice to Politicians: 'Be Very Careful' (05/2014): The race is "very, very big" for politicians, Pitino says.
