Rick Pitino would most likely have a a lot better probability to win the Huge East if Dan Hurley left UConn, however the legendary coach doesn’t suppose his counterpart goes anyplace.
Faculty basketball reporter Adam Zagoria spoke with Pitino on Monday to get the St. John’s coach’s opinion on Hurley probably turning into the subsequent head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Pitino predicted that Hurley will keep in Storrs, partially as a result of Hurley’s household doesn’t need to go away the East Coast.
Pitino later clarified that he was solely stating his opinion, not passing alongside inside data.
“For the document, I do not know what Danny, his Dad, or spouse need to do. I’d like to see him keep within the Huge East! He’s nice for our league!” Pitino wrote on X.
St. John’s had a powerful run within the Huge East Event this yr, however they — like everybody else in that event and the NCAA Event — had been blown out by UConn. Pitino delivered a fantastic quote about dealing with Hurley’s group main as much as that sport.
Hurley, who has led the Huskies to back-to-back nationwide championships, met with the Lakers over the weekend and made an sincere admission about their pitch to him. He’s anticipated to decide on Monday.