Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

It's Official: Pitino to be Inducted Into Basketball Hall of Fame

Associated Press and Rick Howlett — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:26:26 +0000

ESPN: Rick Pitino to Join Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Joseph Lord — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:28:59 +0000

Louisville Cardinals men's basketball coach Rick Pitino will join the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, joining his predecessor Denny Crum, ESPN is reporting.

The announcement for the 2013 Hall of Fame class will be made Monday, ESPN added.

Pitino was nominated in 2012 but was not elected.

Pitino Again a Finalist for Basketball Hall of Fame

Rick Howlett — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:49:13 +0000

University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino is once again a finalist for election to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Pitino is among 12 finalists for the Class of 2013; others include former players Tim Hardaway and Gary Payton, and former coaches Jerry Tarkanian and Guy Lewis.