If support from the U of L board of trustees was going to play a factor in Rick Pitino's decision on whether or not to return to Louisville, the head coach got a major nudge in the direction of staying in the Derby City Friday night.
"I am deeply convinced that the NCAA findings will clear Rick Pitino of any knowledge of the alleged scandal," board of trustees chairman Dr. Larry Benz said in a statement. "Our genuine hope is that coach Pitino is our coach for as many seasons as he wants. We join our Athletic Director, Tom Jurich, in our complete support of him.