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 Louisville) to the NCAA Final Four, and is the only coach to win a national championship at two different schools.

18 hours ago · The rivalry with UK and Louisville will be awesome for years to come. Two great young coaches with Pat Kelsey and our captain Mark Pope. — Rick Pitino (@RealPitino) January 29, 2025

1 day 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 boo the coach who once ...

1 day 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 program, he now ...

2 days ago · Pitino’s tweet comes the day after both Kentucky and Louisville got big wins. Starting with Big Blue Nation, another rivalry game took place in Knoxville. Pope’s squad was down a few key players, mainly point guard Lamont Butler. Even so, Kentucky was able to break through and earn a massive win against Tennessee. Considering the ...

2 days ago · Rick Pitino knows how John Calipari might feel when the former Kentucky coach returns to Lexington on Saturday when Arkansas visit the 12th-ranked Wildcats.. Pitino's first visit there -- and many after -- was hostile in part because he returned as the coach of Louisville, Kentucky's greatest rival.. But Pitino, who was accused of using an offensive gesture toward the crowd after a game at ...

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 Kentucky in 1996 and the University of Louisville in 2013).

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 coach and former captain Mark Pope on Friday night at the Big Blue Madness public practice.

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