Where is Rick Pitino son coaching now?

Richard Pitino, the son of renowned basketball coach Rick Pitino, is currently serving as the head coach of the New Mexico Lobos men’s team at the University of New Mexico.

Following Richard Pitino’s tenure as head coach of the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers from 2013 to 2021, Richard Pitino took on the head coaching role at New Mexico in March 2021.

Richard Pitino has built an impressive coaching career, serving as both an assistant and head coach at various esteemed programs.

Richard Pitino gained valuable experience working under his father, Rick Pitino, and has since made a name for himself as a skilled and innovative coach.

Richard Pitino emphasizes an uptempo style of play and places a strong emphasis on defensive intensity.  Richard Pitino prioritizes discipline, teamwork, and player development, striving to build cohesive and competitive teams.

Richard Pitino has bagged some accolades in his coaching career and the major of them is the 2017 Big Ten Coach of the Year.