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Rick Pitino Biography (American College Basketball Coach)

Birthday: September 18, 1952 (Virgo)

Born In: New York, New York City, United States

Advanced Search Richard Andrew “Rick” Pitino is an American basketball coach who has the honor of being the only men’s coach in NCAA history to lead three different schools—Providence, Kentucky, and Louisville—to a Final Four. He also led Kentucky and Louisville to an NCAA National Championship, which again is a record in NCAA history. A career in basketball seemed to be the most natural choice for the talented man who had always loved the game. As a teenager he captained the basketball team of his school, St. Dominic High School. He played as a standout guard for the UMass Minutemen basketball team during his time at the University of Massachusetts. He became a coach after his college days and his first coaching job was as a graduate assistant at the University of Hawaii. The Boston University hired him as the head coach for its faltering team and he led them to their first NCAA appearance in 24 years. His career began picking up and soon lucrative coaching offers began pouring in. He worked at the Providence College and the University of Kentucky before becoming the head coach at the University of Louisville where he has been serving since 2001. In addition to his coaching career, he is also an author and motivational speaker. Image Credit https://www.si.com/college-basketball/2017/12/14/louisville-rick-pitino-countersuit-ncaa-fbi-investigation Image Credit https://www.instagram.com/p/B4mjzKdgX0k/(gazzetta.gr) Image Credit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Pitino#/media/File:Rick_Pitino_addressing_the_crowd.jpg Image Credit http://www.warningtrackpower.com/rick-pitino-we-played-four-white-guys-and-an-egyptian-to-avoid-running-up-score/ Image Credit http://thecrunchzone.com/rick-pitino-to-receive-nabc-metropolitan-award/ Previous Next

Birthday: September 18, 1952 (Virgo)

Born In: New York, New York City, United States

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Also Known As: Richard Andrew Pitino

Age: 73 Years, 73 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Joanne Minardi

children: Christopher, Daniel, Jacqueline, Michael, Richard, Ryan

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Height: 6'0" (183 cm), 6'0" Males

Ancestry: Italian American

U.S. State: New Yorkers

Notable Alumni: University Of Massachusetts--Amherst

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education: University Of Massachusetts--Amherst

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You wanted to know

• 1

  Why did Rick Pitino leave Louisville?

  Rick Pitino was fired from the University of Louisville in 2017, following a scandal involving an alleged payment to a recruit's family.

• 2

  Has Rick Pitino ever coached in the NBA?

  Yes, Rick Pitino coached in the NBA for the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics, but he found more success in college basketball.
• 3

  What coaching style is Rick Pitino known for?

  Rick Pitino is known for his up-tempo style of play, emphasizing aggressive defense, fast breaks, and three-point shooting.
• 4

  What is Rick Pitino's coaching philosophy?

  Rick Pitino's coaching philosophy revolves around hard work, discipline, and attention to detail, both on and off the court.
• 5

  Did Rick Pitino ever make a comeback after leaving Louisville?

  Yes, Rick Pitino made a coaching comeback by taking over as head coach for the Panathinaikos basketball team in Greece before returning to college coaching at Iona College.

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American PeopleTall CelebritiesTall Male CelebritiesAmerican CoachesMale Sportspersons Childhood & Early LifeHe was born and brought up in New York. He loved playing basketball from a young age and was the captain of his school basketball team at St. Dominic High School.He went to the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1970 and played as a standout guard for the Minutemen basketball team. He led his team in assists both as a junior and senior. He graduated from the university in 1974.Continue Reading Below