"Those will be fun. Those are the best, best games 'cause I feel the worst times as a coach is when you're playing a game that does not have a spice, have the build up, that doesn't have any of that. Then you gotta generate things with your team to really maximise their interest and their preparation and the understanding that every possession will be life or death. Those are the games that are most fun."
"Another one of the most prestigious names in college basketball is Rick Pitino. Pitino has been coaching at the highest level for more than 50 years now. From his starting stint as an assistant coach, Pitino has climbed the stairs of success in 5 decades. From the NBA to college basketball, Pitino has proved his brand of basketball and led some great teams in his time."
Dan Hurley is a top basketball coach who led UConn to consecutive NCAA Championships in 2022 and 2023 and developed significant talent. Rick Pitino has coached at high levels for more than 50 years across the NBA and college and has built a long, successful career. Hurley and Pitino maintain a burgeoning feud marked by contrasting coaching styles and competitive matchups; Hurley won their first two meetings while Pitino's St. John's won the most recent. Hurley values these high-stakes games for their build-up, fan interest, and intensity. UConn finished 24-11 (14-6 Big East) and lost in the NCAA second round to Florida.
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