Overview

• Richard Pitino, currently coaching New Mexico, is in the final stages of negotiations to become Xavier University's next head coach.
• He will replace Sean Miller, who recently left Xavier to take the head coaching role at Texas after three seasons with the Musketeers.
• Pitino's success at New Mexico includes two consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and a Mountain West regular season title, bolstering his reputation in college basketball.
• Xavier reportedly offered a more competitive financial package than Villanova, influencing Pitino's decision to join the Musketeers.
• This move introduces a compelling father-son coaching rivalry in the Big East, as Richard's father, Rick Pitino, leads St. John's.