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Father vs. Son: Coach Pitino Chases 900th Win
24 Jan
Summary
- Rick Pitino is seeking career win No. 900 against his son.
- This is the fifth career matchup between father and son.
- Rick Pitino has a 3-1 lead in the all-time series against his son.
Rick Pitino, currently in his third season coaching St. John's, is on the verge of achieving his 900th career victory as a Division I men's basketball coach. The milestone looms as his team prepares to face his son Richard Pitino's Xavier squad.
This highly anticipated game on Saturday marks the fifth time the father and son have gone head-to-head in their coaching careers. Rick Pitino, at 73 years old, holds a 3-1 advantage in their previous matchups.
The first encounter was in 2012 when Rick coached Louisville and Richard was at Florida International. Their most recent clash occurred last season, with Rick's St. John's team defeating Richard's New Mexico squad.
Pitanino's coaching legacy includes taking six different schools to the NCAA Tournament and winning two championships, though one at Louisville was vacated. This upcoming game is not just about a personal milestone but also a unique chapter in the Pitino family's basketball history.
