Dec 14, 2011; College Park, MD, USA; FIU Panthers head coach Isiah Thomas during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Comcast Center. Maryland defeated FIU 65-61. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-US PRESSWIRE
FIU To Hire Richard Pitino As Next Head Coach, According To Report
After firing Isaiah Thomas after the season, Florida International will hire Louisville associate head coach Richard Petino as their next head coach according to a report.
FIU To Hire Richard Pitino As Next Head Coach, According To Report
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FIU Basketball: Richard Pitino To Be Named New Head Coach, According To Reports
John Rothstein of CBS Sports Network is reporting that Florida International will name Louisville assistant coach Richard Pitino to be the next head coach at FIU.
Pitino is taking over for the recently fired Isaiah Thomas after he was only able to compile a 26-65 mark over his three seasons with the Golden Panthers.
He is the son of current Louisville coach Rick Pitino. Since beginning his coaching career in 2004, he has been an assistant at Northeastern, Duquese and Florida in-between two stints at Louisville.
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Isiah Thomas Fired As Coach Of Florida International
Isiah Thomas is out at FIU, what is the next step for the former Pacers and Knicks coach.
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