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College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / September 29
Xavier Basketball: 2026-27 season preview for the Musketeers
Last season marked the beginning of a new era at Xavier but it wasn’t exactly the start many were expecting. Richard Pitino took over after his brilliance at New Mexico, replacing Sean Miller after his own exodus for the SEC.
Richard Pitino poaches assistant from dad’s St. John’s staff
Rick Pitino tried avoiding facing Xavier Basketball and his son Richard Pitino ahead of the Big East Tournament. Now the son plucked from dad’s St. John’s coaching staff on Thursday.
College Basketball News / UConn Huskies on SI / March 12
Richard Pitino Admits UConn Is Xavier’s Benchmark
The UConn Huskies did not close their regular season with a win. Yet, the bigger picture remains the same. In their last match, the Huskies faced Marquette and lost 68–62, only shooting 3-of-24 from three and had 16 turnovers.
The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz
How many of the players to be taken second-overall in each NBA Draft since the lottery era began in 1985 can you name in six minutes?
Providence Friars News / Larry Brown Sports / March 5
Providence makes final decision on head coach Kim English
The Providence Friars men’s basketball program is making another change at head coach. On Wednesday, word came out that Providence informed Kim English that he would be let go after the season, according to Adam Zagoria of NJ.com.
Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball
North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.
Richard Pitino News / Larry Brown Sports / March 3
Richard Pitino had a blunt response amid Providence rumors
Richard Pitino, the son of St. John’s coach and college basketball legend Rick Pitino, is in his first year as the head coach at Xavier. However, rumors have swirled recently that the younger Pitino could have an interest in the Providence job if it opens.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 3
Richard Pitino Shares Xavier Decision After Report on Providence Job
As a 9th seed in the Big East, Xavier’s dreams of making March Madness may have come to an end. However, the Musketeers have a bigger crisis on their hands, as Head coach Richard Pitino is drawing interest from a rival.
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24
Richard Pitino could become head coach at his father’s former school
Richard Pitino may quite literally follow in his father’s footsteps with a new job. Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 reported Tuesday that Pitino would “highly consider” leaving his current job at Xavier to take over at Providence.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / February 10
Why St. John’s Rick Pitino wants to avoid his son’s Xavier team in Big East Tournament
stSt. John’s made a come-from-behind victory over Xavier on Monday night. In the process, St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino moved into third in all-time wins, passing the legendary coach Roy Williams.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 7
Pitinos face off again as No.22 St. John's takes on Xavier
The last time Rick Pitino opposed his son Richard, the elder Pitino earned his 900th on-court win as St. John's beat Xavier on Jan. 24. Sixteen days later, Rick Pitino will be seeking another milestone at his son's expense -- as well as another opportunity to prove St.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / January 25
Richard Pitino’s heartfelt reaction to Rick Pitino getting 900th win against him
The Xavier basketball team has a new head coach this season in Richard Pitino. Richard is the son of Rick Pitino, who is the head coach at St. John’s. On Saturday, Rick Pitino got his 900th college win as a head coach after defeating his son’s Xavier team.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / January 24
Rick Pitino Shares Personal Message After Career Milestone With St. John's
St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino survived a strong challenge from his son, Richard Pitino, and the Xavier Musketeers in their Big East showdown on Saturday.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 24
Rick Pitino shooting for 900 wins against son in St. John's-Xavier
There will be more than just a basketball game taking place when Rick Pitino leads St. John's into battle with a Xavier team coached by his son, Richard, Saturday afternoon in Cincinnati.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 13
Xavier, Butler working on improving Big East outlook
Coming off its first home win in Big East play, Xavier aims to make it two in a row and reinvigorate its fan base when the Musketeers host Butler Wednesday night in Cincinnati.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 27
Xavier's offense hitting higher gear with Texas A&M-Corpus Christi up next
First-year head coach Richard Pitino must be feeling better about his Xavier team following a strong showing at the Charleston Classic down in South Carolina.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 17
Richard Pitino stuck on 249 wins as Xavier awaits ODU
Richard Pitino gets a third chance at a coaching milestone when Xavier hosts Old Dominion on Tuesday night in Cincinnati. The first-year Xavier head coach gets another opportunity at career win No.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 5
Fresh off near-disaster, Xavier targeting a better 40 minutes vs. Le Moyne
The first game of the Richard Pitino era at Xavier was not an artistic piece of work, but it was a win, and the Musketeers will look to make it two in a row when they host Le Moyne on Thursday night in Cincinnati.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / October 30
Coach Richard Pitino, new-look Xavier open with more-established Marist
The Xavier Musketeers begin a new era with a new head coach while the Marist Red Foxes look for another 20-win season under an established coach when the two teams open their seasons on Monday night in Cincinnati.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 30, 2025
Rick Pitino's Son Makes Major Coaching Move With New Team
Richard Pitino, the son of college basketball coaching legend Rick Pitino, recently accepted a head coaching role at Xavier. Pitino previously worked for the New Mexico Lobos.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 10, 2025
Xavier basketball HC Richard Pitino says it ‘feels right’ after taking job
When Xavier basketball hired Richard Pitino to be their next head coach, it was a move that even Pitino was initially unsure about. After building up a top mid-major program in New Mexico, this was a major step.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 3, 2025
Xavier basketball HC Richard Pitino gets real on hypocrisy of the transfer portal era
Although college basketball coaches don’t like the transfer portal, Richard Pitino had some thoughts about it. After Xavier basketball hired Pitino following Sean Miller’s departure to Texas, some questioned the move.
Xavier Musketeers News / Yardbarker / March 30, 2025
CBB HC carousel influences competition as much as player transfer portal
The player transfer portal is by far the biggest disturbance to the college athletics system but coaching changes may be the most under-recognized cause.
Richard Pitino’s Parting Message to New Mexico After Taking Xavier Job
The 2025 NCAA Tournament field is down to 16 teams, and the coaching carousel and transfer portal are spinning rapidly. On Tuesday, another coaching domino
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 26, 2025
Xavier basketball adds spice to Big East with coaching hire
The Big East conference will now be a family affair.
College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / March 26, 2025
West Virginia's Search Continues as Richard Pitino Lands Deal with Xavier
Another West Virginia coaching target can be crossed off of the board, as New Mexico's Richard Pitino is expected to sign a contract with Xavier, according to Pete Thamel and Jeff Borzello of ESPN.
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 25, 2025
Richard Pitino lands new head-coaching job
Richard Pitino’s 2025 NCAA Tournament run with the New Mexico Lobos will reportedly be his last.
College Basketball News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / March 25, 2025
Report: Xavier Hiring New Mexico's Richard Pitino as Next Head Men's Basketball Coach
The Crosstown Shootout is going to look a lot different in 2025. Xavier is finalizing a deal that will make Richard Pitino their next head coach according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
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