Minnesota has fired men's basketball coach Richard Pitino.
"I recently met with Richard and told him that we were moving in a different direction," athletic director Mark Coyle said in a statement. "Richard is a tremendous person and coach, and I want to thank him, Jill and their family for their commitment to Minnesota. We wish them well in their next endeavor."
According to Stadium's Jeff Goodman, Pitino is already a strong contender to land the vacant New Mexico job.
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