(ESPN) – ESPN is reporting that Rick Pitino is finalizing a deal to coach a team in Greece.
According to the sports website, Pitino is finalizing a deal to become head coach of EuroLeague power Panathinaikos.
ESPN story on Rick Pitino finalizing a deal in Greece to coach in the EuroLeague. https://t.co/qI68kp50oO
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 20, 2018
Pitino, the former Kentucky and Louisville coach, who was fired from the latter after a pay-for-play recruiting scandal says he wants to eventually end up in the NBA.
Pitino won't only be taking on challenge of coaching in a new league and new country in the middle of a season, but he'll have to navigate an owner with a volatile reputation and history. https://t.co/syP1vaY22J
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 20, 2018
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