Rick Pitino
Bracket Busted
Revealed
Rick Pitino made the journey to Cleveland to be a supportive papa for his son Richard‘s matchup within the NCAA match … however a heartwarming second was derailed by another person within the crowd.
The 72-year-old was all smiles when cameras panned to him cheering on the New Mexico Lobos of their contest with the No. 2 ranked Michigan Spartans within the spherical of 32 … which was cool to see particularly after Rick’s St. John’s squad was upset by Arkansas a day prior.
Rick Pitino has made the journey to Cleveland to observe his son Richard Pitino.
Lower than 24 hours after St. John’s season got here to an finish, he’s now within the stands rooting and supporting his son. pic.twitter.com/sbKUDVrqHJ
— CBS Sports activities (@CBSSports) March 24, 2025
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The touching gesture is not what was the give attention to social media, although … as some of us admitted they did not even understand a Corridor of Fame coach was within the shot!!
Sadly for the attractive faculty basketball followers, they seemingly will not see the thriller lady on their screens within the foreseeable future. The Spartans defeated the Lobos in a 71-63 victory, ending New Mexico’s 2024-25 marketing campaign.
It was a tough 48 hours for the Pitino household … as Rick misplaced to longtime rival John Calipari, who’s as soon as once more again within the Candy 16 with the Razorbacks.
Regardless of on-line discuss of the match not having sufficient memorable moments on the court docket, it is protected to say that is not the case for the motion within the crowd.
