He’ll be coaching several players who couldn’t make it … Rick Pitino, shown coaching Louisville in 2017, is the only coach to win national titles at two schools. It’s the perfect job for Pitino if you ask me. Rick Pitino recounts reaction to escort scandal in book In an excerpt from his book, Pitino: My Story, former Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino … Rick Pitino is ready to leave Greece to pursue a job in the NBA. Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino leads the ACC in salary, but Mike Krzyzewski isn't far behind. Pitino met with the president of the Greek Basketball Federation on Friday (08/11) and agreed to join the team. Rick Pitino reportedly agreed to coach Panathinaikos B.C. Rick Pitino Net Worth and salary: Rick Pitino is an American basketball coach who has a net worth of $45 million dollars. Greece will be one of … Rick Pitino is an American basketball coach and the head coach of Panathinaikos. By Khadrice Rollins. Rick Pitino and Karen Sypher. Jan 24, 2019. of the EuroLeague. By . of the EuroLeague in December. — Rick Pitino (@RealPitino) November 8, 2019. ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Rick Pitino is back in a final. Pitino told reporters Friday that he will begin coaching the team for the Olympic qualifying tournament in June. He is also the only coach to lead three different schools to a final four. Pitino is the author of a motivational self-help book (and audio recording) named Success is a Choice. He is gaining attractive earnings from NBA career. Here’s why: He has a winning record in Athens. Rick Pitino is taking over as Greek national team coach as the squad looks to qualify for the 2020 Olympics, he confirmed via Twitter on Friday. Rick Pitino might finally have another coaching job — with Greek EuroLeague team Panathinaikos. On February 17, 2019 they won the Greek Basketball Cup against PAOK in the final. … However, the Greek team he’s coaching reached the final after their opponents walked out at halftime because of poor officiating. He has also been the head coach of several teams in NCAA Division I and the NBA. His title with Lousville was later vacated. Rick Pitino is reportedly on his way to Greece to coach Panathinaikos B.C. A two-year extension made men’s basketball head coach Richard Pitino the highest-paid University of Minnesota employee in 2019. Pitino went 6-2 against Georgia as the head coach at Kentucky. Drew Rosenhaus, Pitino’s agent, told ESPN and The New York Times on Thursday that Pitino, a 66-year-old New York native who guided Louisville from 2001-17, … The Exile of Rick Pitino In 2017, the Hall of Fame Louisville coach’s career collapsed under a string of scandals, leading to his firing from the school he had coached for 16 years. Greece’s government has condemned a walkout by the basketball club Olympiakos during the … The Exile of Rick Pitino. Author and accomplishments. On December 26, 2018, Panathinaikos announced Rick Pitino as the next head coach of the team until the end of the season. Here’s Why Rick Pitino’s New Job In Greece Is Perfect By Drew Franklin | December 20, 2018 | 11:00pm | 21 Rick Pitino is reportedly on his way to Greece … Rick Pitino confirmed he will become the new head coach of Greece and will take over the national team in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. In 2017, the Hall of Fame Louisville coach’s career collapsed under a string of scandals, leading to his firing from the school he had coached for 16 years. Rick Pitino Takes Head Coaching Job in Greece. Rick Pitino Takes Head Coaching Job in Greece Rick Pitino, shown coaching Louisville in 2017, is the only coach to win national titles at two schools. Rick Pitino was born September 18, 1952 in New York City, New York. College Basketball. Here are … Rick Pitino hired to coach powerhouse EuroLeague team Panathinaikos New, 2 comments Pitino is headed to Greece with hopes of one day returning to the NBA.