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Rick Pitino
He is the first coach in NCAA basketball history to win two NCAA Championships (Kentucky 1996 and Louisville 2013)
One of Pitino's most notable achievements came during his time at the University of Kentucky, where he led the Wildcats to an NCAA championship in 1996. This victory solidified his status as one of the top coaches in college basketball. Pitino is also the first coach to lead three different schools—Providence, Kentucky, and Louisville—to the NCAA Final Four. His ability to adapt his coaching style to different teams and environments has made him a highly respected figure in the sport. Additionally, Pitino is the only coach to win a national championship at two different schools, although Louisville's 2013 title was later vacated by the NCAA.
In 2013, Pitino was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, a testament to his impact on the game. However, his career has not been without controversy. In 2017, Pitino was suspended by the NCAA for five games due to his lack of oversight in a scandal involving recruits at the University of Louisville. Later that year, he was implicated in a federal investigation related to bribes to recruits, which ultimately led to his dismissal from Louisville. Despite these setbacks, Pitino has continued to find success, including coaching stints in Greece and at Iona University before taking the helm at St. John's.
Pitino's coaching career has been defined by both triumph and adversity, but his ability to consistently lead teams to success is undeniable. His experience in both the NCAA and NBA, as well as his international coaching experience, makes him one of the most versatile and accomplished coaches in basketball history. As he embarks on his latest challenge at St. John's, Pitino's legacy as a transformative figure in the sport continues to grow.
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