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Xavier hires Richard Pitino

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While at New Mexico, Pitino led the Lobos to back-to-back NCAA Tournaments the past two seasons.
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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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Richard Pitino, coming off back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances at New Mexico, will now be a rival of his father's in the Big East Conference, with the elder Pitino coaching at St. John's. How fun is it going to be seeing two Pitinos square off at ...
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