Rick Pitino
Basketball Coach with NCAA Championships
Born
September 18th, 1952
73 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played a significant role in NCAA basketball as a head coach at several universities. Achieved success at the University of Louisville, winning the NCAA Championship in 2013. Also served as head coach at the University of Kentucky, where the team won the NCAA Championship in 1996. Prior to collegiate coaching, held various positions and gained recognition for offensive strategies and player development. Authored books on basketball and coaching techniques.
Won NCAA Championship with Louisville in 2013
Won NCAA Championship with Kentucky in 1996
Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
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