St. John's Rick Pitino has turned down interest in the Knicks' head coach vacancy, while UConn's Dan Hurley dismissed discussing the subject at all.

St. John's head coach Rick Pitino told his son, Richard, to stay at the University New Mexico. He "changed his tune" when Xavier expressed interest.

St. John's head coach Rick Pitino's son, Richard Pitino, spoke out about his father.

Among coaches who have come from Pitino's coaching tree are Billy Donovan, Tubby Smith, Mick Cronin, and Kevin Keatts. To this point in his career, Pitino has amassed a 761-308 record.

St. John's head coach Rick Pitino confirmed Monday the addition of a star player in the transfer portal for next season.

Ultimately, Coach Pitino made a personal decision to pursue a new opportunity."We are grateful for Coach Pitino's leadership, dedication, and tremendous contributions to Lobo Basketball," Lovo said.

Richard Pitino is not the most dazzling branch on the Pitino coaching tree. But in many way he is the most impressive.

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo improved to 4-1 in March Madness matchups against the Pitino family. Izzo has won both of his matchups against Richard Pitino and is 2-1 against Rick.

Yes, Richard Pitino is related to Rick Pitino. Here's what to know about the New Mexico coach for March Madness.

Pitino is the son of Rick Pitino, longtime winner at Louisville and now head coach at St. John's —another No. 2 seed onto the second round in the West.