He will replace Sean Miller, who is leaving Xavier to take the vacant head coach job at Texas.. Why Richard Pitino is a fit for the Big East. Pitino, 42, makes all kinds of sense at Xavier.

Xavier hired Richard Pitino, the son of St. John's coach Rick Pitino, as its basketball coach on Tuesday night. The school had an opening after Sean Miller left to accept the Texas job on Monday.

Richard Pitino’s 2025 NCAA Tournament run with the New Mexico Lobos will reportedly be his last. After serving as New Mexico’s head coach for the last four seasons, Pitino is expected to take ...

Xavier hired Richard Pitino, the son of St. John’s coach Rick Pitino, as its basketball coach on Tuesday night. The school had an opening after Sean Miller left to accept the Texas job on Monday.

In Richard Pitino's first week as Xavier's head coach, the Musketeers wasted no time attacking the transfer portal with urgency and efficiency. Between Tuesday and Friday, the program hosted three ...

Richard Pitino, the son of St. John's head coach and Hall of Famer Rick Pitino, is leaving New Mexico to take the same position at Xavier, sources confirmed to Fox Sports on Tuesday night.

When Xavier called, he changed his tune,” Richard Pitino said. “I think that the fit is really good. I just resonate with this type of community and very, very comfortable with it.

Xavier added a legacy piece to its revamped roster on Thursday as Belmont wing Isaiah Walker, the son of former Musketeer Tyrice Walker, committed to the program after averaging 10.8 points and 5. ...

Xavier hired Richard Pitino, the son of St. John’s coach Rick Pitino, as its basketball coach on Tuesday night. The school had an opening after Sean Miller left to accept the Texas job on Monday.