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.

Yes, Richard Pitino is related to Rick Pitino. Here's what to know about the New Mexico coach for March Madness.

Rick Pitino and St. John's were bounced from the 2025 NCAA tournament on Saturday after getting upset by John Calipari and No. 10 Arkansas. Less than 24 hours later, Pitino was spotted in the crowd in Cleveland, having flown out to watch his son Richard coach New Mexico in their March Madness bout against Michigan State.

The University of New Mexico officially welcomed Eric Olen as the head coach of its men’s basketball program on Tuesday. UNM president Garnett Stokes, UNM athletic director Fernando Lovo and Olen all spoke in an introductory press conference.

The Lobos have found their next leader on the hardwood. Learn about the accomplished coach stepping into the spotlight at The Pit.

Borovicanin entered the transfer portal with a "do not contact" tag before joining Richard Pitino's first roster at Xavier.