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Emotional Rick Pitino returns to Kentucky's Rupp Arena
Rick Pitino told the Kentucky crowd Friday night that new coach Mark Pope will carry Kentucky -- which suffered two first-round exits in the last three NCAA tournaments -- to "greatness."
Watch: Rick Pitino returns to 'Camelot' for Kentucky Big Blue Madness event
The end of Kentucky's Big Blue Madness event was marked by the return of former Wildcats coach Rick Pitino, who shared a few words with the crowd.
Rick Pitino makes surprise visit to Kentucky, says ‘I’m so happy to be back’ to support Mark Pope
Rick Pitino was wildly cheered in a surprise return to Rupp Arena, with the Hall of Fame coach saying “I am so happy to be back” in a show of support for first-year Kentucky coach and former captain Mark Pope on Friday night at the Big Blue Madness public practice.
Rick Pitino made his shocking return to the Kentucky basketball program (VIDEO)
Hell hath frozen over as former Kentucky head coach Rick Pitino stood in the middle of Rupp Arena, decked out in the iconic blue. Pitino won his only national championship with the Wildcats in 1996 (Sorry, Louisville fans, 2013 doesn't exist. Look it up). The former Kentucky coach shocked the entire college basketball world with his appearance.
Video: Rick Pitino Honored By Kentucky, Gets Standing Ovation in Return to Rupp Arena
Those boos from the Kentucky faithful when Rick Pitino returned to college basketball to coach archrival Louisville? A thing of the past. Pitino returned
WATCH: Rick Pitino returns to Kentucky and cries after watching fans' support at Big Blue Madness
Former Kentucky coach Rick Pitino returned to Rupp Arena on Friday night to attend Big Blue Madness. Pitino was met with a warm ovation from the Wildcats crowd and was seen shredding tears after receiving such a positive welcome.
Rick Pitino donates 15K to Kentucky Football NIL fund; shows support for Mark Stoops
In an interview with Matt Jones on Saturday’s KSR Pregame Show, Pitino told everyone he donated $15,000 to the NIL program for Kentucky football. One reason he donated is his fr
Rick Pitino visits Kentucky and says ‘I’m so happy to be back’ to support Mark Pope
Rick Pitino was wildly cheered in a surprise return to Rupp Arena, with the Hall of Fame coach saying “I am so happy to be back” in a show of support for first-year Kentucky coach and former captain Mark Pope on Friday night at the Big Blue Madness public practice.
"Even more challenging than surviving Rick Pitino" - Mark Pope discusses challenge of coaching Kentucky Wildcats
Mark Pope has brought immense energy and zeal to the Kentucky Wildcats since becoming head coach. While he has made efforts to propagate his philosophy through his roster and his addresses to fans, he has not lost sight of the challenges that come with the job.
Rick Pitino, the legend returning to Kentucky to support Mark Pope
The coach received a standing ovation after turning out to show his unwavering support for Kentucky's new coach. Rick Pitino was wildly cheered in a surprise return to Rupp Arena, with the Hall of Fame coach saying "I am so happy to be back" in a show of support for first-year Kentucky coach and former captain Mark Pope on Friday night at the Big Blue Madness public practice.
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Rick Pitino makes emotional return to Rupp Arena
Former Kentucky head coach Rick Pitino got a hero's welcome Friday from a place he was once very familiar with. Pitino has ...
The return to Camelot: Rick Pitino back in Rupp for Big Blue Madness
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If the past weekend has reminded us of anything, it’s that when Rick Pitino sets foot in the Bluegrass State, the atmosphere ...