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Minnesota, Richard Pitino agree to contract extension
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Minnesota head basketball coach Richard Pitino will be sticking around Dinkeytown a little bit longer.
On Sunday, the university announced that it has agreed to a two-year contract extension with Pitino. The contract will need approval from the Board of Regents.
Pitino just concluded his sixth season with the Golden Gophers, leading the program to a 22-14 record and its first NCAA Tournament win since 2013. Through his first six year, Pitino has totaled a 112-92 record with two NCAA Tournament appearances and one NIT championship.
“My family and I have loved living in the Twin Cities the last six years,” Pitino said in a statement. “We have met so many wonderful, supportive people. It’s an honor to be able to continue to lead this Gopher basketball program. I enjoy working with my athletics director, Mark Coyle, every day. I would like to thank Mark, President Kaler, and the University for continuing to believe in me. I look forward to continuing to move this special program forward.”
Under Pitino’s leadership, Minnesota has enjoyed four winning seasons in the past six years and has become a consistent competitor in the B1G. He was also named the league’s Coach of the Year following the 2016-17 season and a 24-10 campaign.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB