This is why coaching searches will never stop being entertaining to me.

More Pitino, more Italian, more Big East.

It’s what the league was built on - Italians, basketball and entertaining coaches.

The promos are already sold for Xavier/St.

John’s next year.

They have to bring up the season against each other when Big East play starts.

It’s a no-brainer at this point.

Plus, Rico finally has his answer for the successor at St. John’s in 5 years.

I love the hire.

Richard Pitino is only 42 years old, he can coach.

I know people will point at Minnesota and only making a couple Tournaments there.

Look, Minnesota might be the worst power job in the country.

The fact he won a Tournament game there is a minor miracle.

Sneaky though, Cintas Center is a great place to watch a game.

If you haven’t been yet, catch a game there, not a bad seat in the house.

All eyes go to Nova now.