Rupp Arena, Rick Pitino and Kentucky
Emotional Rick Pitino returns to Kentucky's Rupp Arena
Rick Pitino told the Kentucky crowd Friday night that new coach Mark Pope will carry Kentucky -- which suffered two first-round exits in the last three NCAA tournaments -- to "greatness."
How the State of Kentucky Reacted to Rick Pitino at Rupp Arena
Rick Pitino is on the Mt. Rushmore of Kentucky Sports Figures. The New York transplant spent just shy of 25 years coaching the two biggest programs in the state. He won a National Title for each school and made six trips to the Final Four.
Rick Pitino makes emotional return to Rupp Arena
Former Kentucky head coach Rick Pitino got a hero's welcome Friday from a place he was once very familiar with. Pitino has had a complicated relationship
Video: Rick Pitino Honored By Kentucky, Gets Standing Ovation in Return to Rupp Arena
Those boos from the Kentucky faithful when Rick Pitino returned to college basketball to coach archrival Louisville? A thing of the past. Pitino returned
The return to Camelot: Rick Pitino back in Rupp for Big Blue Madness
UK welcomed back players from all decades and former head coach Rick Pitino was back at Rupp Arena for the first time since he was the Louisville coach, and received a hero’s welcome.
Rick Pitino returns to Rupp Arena for Big Blue Madness
It was a night to usher in a new era of Kentucky basketball at the annual Big Blue Madness event but also a night to pay respect to the past.
Rick Pitino makes surprise visit to Kentucky, says ‘I’m so happy to be back’ to support Mark Pope
Rick Pitino was wildly cheered in a surprise return to Rupp Arena, with the Hall of Fame coach saying “I am so happy to be back” in a show of support for first-year Kentucky coach and former captain Mark Pope on Friday night at the Big Blue Madness public practice.
Monday Headlines: Rick Pitino’s Return to Kentucky Basketball
Rick Pitino’s return to Rupp Arena on Friday was exactly what Kentucky Wildcats fans needed. When now-former head coach John Calipari saw his time at UK come to an end, the program looked to former player and national champion Mark Pope to lead the way.
Rick Pitino returns to Rupp Arena for Big Blue Madness. ‘I am so happy to be back.’
Rick Pitino was back in Rupp Arena and wearing blue and white to support new UK basketball coach Mark Pope at his first Big ...
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Rick Pitino makes appearance at Rupp Arena for Kentucky's Big Blue Madness event
Pitino, now the head coach at St. John’s, wore Kentucky blue as he was re-introduced to the rowdy crowd at Rupp Arena on ...
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Rick Pitino attends Kentucky’s Big Blue Madness: ‘I want to come back to Camelot one more time’
Rick Pitino is wearing Kentucky Blue and being cheered in Rupp Arena again. “Before I pack it in, in coaching, I want to come ...
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CRAWFORD | Pope rings in his first Big Blue Madness with Pitino’s return to Rupp
If there were any question about whether Rick Pitino’s return to the Bluegrass State this weekend would include an appearance ...
Rick Pitino Shut Down Possibility Of A Friendly Return To Louisville Because Of Irreparable Bad Blood
Rick Pitino made his long-awaited return to the University of Kentucky over the weekend and received a hero's welcome. He ...