Rick Pitino said he hasn’t decided about his future and wants to “give everything I have to Iona.' The Hall of Fame coach has been connected to several college teams, including St. Johns.
Iona coach Rick Pitino says, "We'll see what happens" when Jennifer Williams asks him about his long-term plans. She also got a good laugh out of the coach with a follow-up question.Iona is heading back to the NCAA Tournament after winning the MAAC Tournament crown, but much of the talk this weekend centered on head coach Rick Pitino’s future.
The 70-year-old addressed his long-term plans while speaking with FOX 5 New York's Jennifer Williams over the weekend. "I have not made up my mind of what I’m going to do in the future because I owe it to the players, to our fan base, to Iona, to give everything I have to Iona," Pitino said. "If there’s a change in the future for me, then you make the change like any other coach, like 1,500 players going into the [transfer] portal. But I have not made up my mind to go anywhere because I’ve loved the three years I’ve been here.
Pitino's name has been connected to several college basketball programs, including St. Johns, which recently fired coach Mike Anderson. FILE- Iona Gaels Head Coach Rick Pitino looks on from the sidelines during the second half of the College Basketball game between the Iona Gaels and the Siena Saints on February 11, 2022.
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