Men’s Basketball | 15/03/2021 20:57:00
University of Minnesota Athletics Director Mark Coyle announced tonight that the University has divorced Richard Pitino, coach of men’s basketball.
Declaration of Mark Coyle
“I met Richard recently and told him we’re moving in a different direction. Richard is a great person and coach, and I want to thank him, Jill and their family for their dedication to Minnesota. We wish them well with their next year pursuit.
“Decisions like these are never easy, but after evaluating this season and the previous eight years of our program under Richard, it is clear to me that new leadership is needed. We have one of the best practice facilities in the country,” he said. a historic competition, a place and a state that produces the best quality talent. This is an extremely attractive job, and we will immediately start a nationwide search for our next head coach. ”