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.

New Mexico hired UC San Diego's Eric Olen on Sunday as its next basketball coach. Olen will replace Richard Pitino, who left to become Xavier's coach on Tuesday. “Eric is a proven winner with an incredible track record,

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.

The transfer portal opens on Monday, and New Mexico head coach Richard Pitino isn't a fan of the current setup.

Williams: Xavier passes on running it back with one of their own, opting for a fresh voice in Richard Pitino. Great move.

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

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