Rick Pitino will not be Maryland’s new head coach.
After rumors swirled that Maryland was interested in Pitino to fill their head coaching vacancy, Iona’s head coach poured cold water on that speculation.
“The University of Maryland is one of the premier institutions of higher learning. It's basketball program can be among the nation’s best. I hope they find the next great Gary Williams. I love coaching at Iona, and I’m totally committed to my players. It will not be me,” Pitino wrote on Twitter.
On Tuesday, Jason Bishop and Eric Bickel of The Sports Junkies reported Pitino was Maryland’s top choice to replace former head coach Mark Turgeon.