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Here's what Richard Pitino is looking for in the transfer portal as he builds his first roster as Xavier's head basketball coach.
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The University of New Mexico officially welcomed Eric Olen as the head coach of its men’s basketball program on Tuesday.

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'I want guys who want to win.' How Richard Pitino plans to build Xavier basketball roster
Here's what Richard Pitino is looking for in the transfer portal as he builds his first roster as Xavier's head basketball coach.
'This community deserves a winner.' Richard Pitino introduced as Xavier basketball coach
When Richard Pitino was asked about the expectations for his first season at Xavier Tuesday afternoon, the 42-year-old took a deep breath before a slight chuckle. Sure, Pitino's team would have to forfeit if a game was played today with only two scholarship players left on the roster.
Richard Pitino relishes challenges ahead at Xavier
Richard Pitino said he needed the right situation to come along for him to leave New Mexico. He ended up getting one in an unlikely spot.
Eric Olen introduced as 23rd head coach of UNM men’s basketball
The University of New Mexico officially welcomed Eric Olen as the head coach of its men’s basketball program on Tuesday. UNM president Garnett Stokes, UNM athletic director Fernando Lovo and Olen all spoke in an introductory press conference.
UNM hires Eric Olen as new head basketball coach with $6.5 million contract
The Lobos have found their next leader on the hardwood. Learn about the accomplished coach stepping into the spotlight at The Pit.
Xavier lands transfer portal commitment from former New Mexico forward Filip Borovicanin
Borovicanin entered the transfer portal with a "do not contact" tag before joining Richard Pitino's first roster at Xavier.
Why Xavier believes it will see the 'best version of Richard Pitino' with Musketeers
Xavier brass was prepared once Sean Miller opted to leave for Texas. In a "team effort," the school landed on Richard Pitino Tuesday night.
Xavier hires Richard Pitino as their men's basketball coach
Xavier hires Richard Pitino as their men's basketball coach. Coach Pitino speaks at a welcoming ceremony at Xavier.
Richard Pitino will retain assistant coach Dante Jackson on Xavier basketball staff
Dante Jackson, a guard for the Musketeers from 2007-2011 who was originally hired as part of Travis Steele's staff in 2018, will be retained by Pitino, according to CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein. Pitino is bringing assistants Isaac Chew, Aaron Katsuma and Tarvish Felton from New Mexico to Xavier.
WATCH: Richard Pitino officially introduced as Xavier men's head basketball coach
New Xavier men's head basketball coach Richard Pitino is being officially introduced at a press conference at Cintas Center Tuesday.
Xavier HC Richard Pitino Can't Wait to Play vs His Dad in Big East
New Xavier Head Basketball Coach Richard Pitino and Rich Eisen Show guest host Andrew Siciliano discuss his departer from New Mexico to become the Musketeers’ new HC where he will how face his famous father,
‘Going to build a culture’: Richard Pitino lays out vision for Xavier program
During his introductory press conference, Pitino spoke on the changing landscape of college athletics, saying it’s his goal that Xavier not only recruits talented players, but also develops those players over multiple seasons.
Richard Pitino introduced as Xavier men's basketball head coach
Pitino has 13 seasons of experience as a head coach, having won an NIT Championship and made four NCAA Tournament appearances.
Xavier hires Richard Pitino as basketball coach
Xavier hired Richard Pitino, the son of St. John’s coach Rick Pitino, as its basketball coach on Tuesday night. The school had an opening after Sean Miller left to accept the Texas job on Monday.
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