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Xavier hires Richard Pitino

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Richard Pitino has been with New Mexico since 2021 and has led the Lobos to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances.
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The University of New Mexico officially welcomed Eric Olen as the head coach of its men’s basketball program on Tuesday.
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Eric Olen introduced as 23rd head coach of UNM men’s basketball
The University of New Mexico officially welcomed Eric Olen as the head coach of its men’s basketball program on Tuesday. UNM president Garnett Stokes, UNM athletic director Fernando Lovo and Olen all spoke in an introductory press conference.
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Although college basketball coaches don’t like the transfer portal, Richard Pitino had some thoughts about it. After Xavier basketball hired Pitino following Sean Miller’s departure to Texas, some questioned the move.
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