Tag: Rick Pitino
Rick Pitino ‘shocked’ with the Brooklyn Nets parting ways with Kenny Atkinson
Rick Pitino said he was 'shocked' with the Brooklyn Nets' decision to part ways with head coach Kenny Atkinson a few weeks ago. The Hall...
Panathinaikos officially part ways with Rick Pitino
Rick Pitino will not remain at the head coach position of Panathinaikos, as the "Greens" announced earlier. Both sides mutually agreed to part ways,...
Rick Pitino: “I am going to fulfill my commitments to Panathinaikos and Greek NT”
After two seasons, Rick Pitino will return to the collegiate level, commiting to be the head coach of Iona the next season. The NCAA coaching...
Rick Pitino returns to NCAA to take over Iona
Rick Pitino returns to NCAA after a three-year absence to become the new head coach of the Iona College. As announced by the team on...
Rick Pitino: “I am not anti-Harden, I am pro-Giannis”
Rick Pitino shared his thoughts on the confrontation between James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo. “Anytime I see something negative for a Greek player, I have...
Rick Pitino on Giannis Antetokounmpo: “I admire you so much. Kick a** big fella”
Panathinaikos head coach and Hall of Famer, Rick Pitino, took to Twitter and praised the reigning NBA MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo. "Giannis Antetokounmpo is passionate, hungry,...
Rick Pitino: “We’re not as tough as we were last year”
Rick Pitino was not impressed by his team effort against Real Madrid getting into the comparison with last year's squad. "So we don’t have any...
Rick Pitino on Mike James: “He is a perfect fit for today’s NBA”
The head coach of Panathinaikos and Hall of Famer Rick Pitino took to Twitter and praised CSKA Moscow superstar, Mike James. "Euroleague guard Mike James...
Rick Pitino on the tragic death of Kobe Bryant: “This is heartbreaking. I’m devastated”
The head coach of Panathinaikos and Hall of Famer Rick Pitino was at a loss of words with the shocking news of the death...
Peyton Place in Berlin: Former NCAA champ Peyton Siva discusses basketball and life...
TalkBasket.net looks into ex-Louisville standout Peyton Siva's trajectory, from his years with the Louisville Cardinals and his brief NBA stint with the Pistons to...
Rick Pitino and Adidas settle legal battle
Panathinaikos coach Rick Pitino and sports fashion giant Adidas have settled on a legal dispute that began in 2017. That specific terms of the settlement...
European basketball is the best style
Panathinaikos head coach Rick Pitino has praised European
basketball as the best that he has ever experienced. The 67-year-old Naismith Hall of Famer has also made...
Rick Pitino on Giannis Antetokounmpo: “I’m not sure he’ll make it to the pre-Olympic...
Panathinaikos and Greece NT head coach, Rick Pitino, said he is not sure Giannis Antetokounmpo will play in the pre-Olympic Tournament. "I hope I...
Rick Pitino: “I would love to see Spanoulis join our National team”
Newly appointed Greece national team and Panathinaikos head coach Rick Pitino would love to see one of the biggest stars of Greek basketball the...
Olympiacos players not willing to play for Greece under Rick Pitino
Olympiacos players sent a letter to the Greek Basketball Federation, stating they will not join the team, due to the presence of Rick Pitino. Rick...
