Gael force! Pitino reaches Big Dance with Iona

Rick Pitino, who was fired by Louisville in 2017, joined Lon Kruger and Tubby Smith as the only coaches to take five programs to the NCAA Tournament. - Stan [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20210314) Sports. And then some. 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