Yes, St. John's coach Rick Pitino and New Mexico coach Richard Pitino are related, as Rick Pitino is Richard Pitino's father, if it wasn't obvious by the coaching chops and similar names. Rick Pitino was also in attendance for the Lobos' second-round game against Michigan State on Sunday night.

UC San Diego transitioned to Division I starting with the 2020-21 season. Four seasons later, Olen led the Tritons to their first NCAA Tournament appearance, and they lost 68-65 to the Michigan Wolverines in the first round on March 20. Related: Cooper Flagg's Postgame Exchange With Mom Kelly Flagg Draws Strong Response

Xavier s hiring New Mexico's Richard Pitino to replace Sean Miller. He joins his father, Rick Pitino, in the Big East.

NCAA Tournament fans are desperately trying to find the identity of a New Mexico Lobos female fan that was behind Rick Pitino.

Richard Pitino, the son of St. John's head coach and Hall of Famer Rick Pitino, is leaving New Mexico to take the same position at Xavier, sources confirmed to Fox Sports on Tuesday night.

Rick Pitino looked extremely proud at his son, Richard Pitino, during New Mexico's game against Michigan State.

Rick Pitino is hoping his son can accomplish something he couldn’t this year — get his team to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament.

Following New Mexico’s upset victory over Marquette, the Pitinos became the first father-son duo to each win an NCAA Tournament game in the same year. The No. 10 Lobos, with Richard Pitino at the helm, beat the No. 7 Golden Eagles, 75-66, on Friday, moving on to the second round of March Madness.