Rick Pitino would in all probability have a significantly better likelihood to win the Massive East if Dan Hurley left UConn, however the legendary coach doesn’t assume his counterpart goes wherever.
Faculty basketball reporter Adam Zagoria spoke with Pitino on Monday to get the St. John’s coach’s opinion on Hurley probably changing into the following head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Pitino predicted that Hurley will keep in Storrs, partly 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 info.
“For the file, I do not know what Danny, his Dad, or spouse need to do. I might like to see him keep within the Massive East! He’s nice for our league!” Pitino wrote on X.
St. John’s had a formidable run within the Massive East Event this yr, however they — like everybody else in that match and the NCAA Event — had been blown out by UConn. Pitino delivered an excellent quote about dealing with Hurley’s staff 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 trustworthy admission about their pitch to him. He’s anticipated to decide on Monday.
