Rick pitino to Iona ?

[sWiley]

i was laughed at when I suggested he should have been considered here at MT....

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28902504/rick-pitino-candidate-iona-job

 

[SpaceRaider]

Iona was where Jim Valvano coached before being hired at NC State

 

[mtfblue]

would've been instant top 20 program while he was here. probably could've gotten a better deal from Nike or Adidas like he did for Louisville

 

[FranklinRaider315]

We already have a Basketball Coach under contract.

 

[sWiley]

Hired. Rick pitino is back!

 

[blueboro007]

Hookers in NY are very happy

 

[mtfblue]

and he is killing it in recruiting 6'8, 7'0 and 6'8 this week.

 

[crposton]

and he is killing it in recruiting 6'8, 7'0 and 6'8 this week.

Not sure how much it matters, but none of the players he has recruited have star ratings on 247Sports. It is not like he is bringing in 4* guys.

 

[mtfblue]

he is getting players that can play, that has size. when will people learn that stars only matter for that Top 50 or so players.

 

[MTLynn]

he is getting players that can play, that has size. when will people learn that stars only matter for that Top 50 or so players.

I'm sure he will do well and I'm interested to see just how well he does...

If he turns them around quickly, I expect him to get a better offer (power 5 perhaps) and leave for greener pastures.

Not a bad thing as a deep run in the NCAA tourney by Iona will be cherished by their fans and may have lasting benefits for the program.