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.

3 days ago · - -ASSOCIATED PRESS- - Kentucky coach Rick Pitiono, wife Joanne and son Ryan watched the unveiling of the Wildcats' NCAA championship banner Tuesday night.- -Kentucky coach Rick Pitino, along with ...

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

Jan 30, 2025 · 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 ...

Jan 30, 2025 · 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 ...

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.

Jan 30, 2025 · Rick Pitino asks Kentucky basketball fans to give John Calipari a standing ovation By John Clay. Updated February 01, 2025 12:43 PM. READ MORE. Preview: No. 12 Kentucky vs. Arkansas.

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.

Oct 12, 2024 · A visibly emotional Rick Pitino, back at Rupp Arena donned in Kentucky blue for the first time in decades, was a fitting finale Friday night to a Big Blue Madness event that honored the...

Mar 11, 2024 · Rick Pitino was Kentucky‘s Darth Vader. The chosen one brought the program back from the depths of hell and turned the Wildcats into a title-winning dynasty that dominated the 90s. Then he did the unthinkable and became the head coach at Louisville. As time has passed, Pitino has been more open about his time at Kentucky.