Michigan State, New Mexico men's basketball teams expect 'a high level of physicality' in second-round March Madness game in Cleveland.

CLEVELAND — There will be two Pitinos coaching in the round of 32 of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Richard Pitino and 10th-seeded New Mexico made sure of that when the Lobos upset ...

But when the seventh-seeded Golden Eagles face 10th-seeded New Mexico Friday night in Cleveland in the first round of the NCAA tournament, the Lobos' lead guard isn't too shabby, either.

Xavier made it official Tuesday night when it announced the hiring of Richard Pitino as its next head coach. Xavier's offseason can start with Pitino forming his staff, and the process is already underway.

Rick Pitino's son, Richard Pitino also led New Mexico to the NCAA Tournament, but the Lobos were also dealt a loss in the round of 32, falling to Michigan State. Following the season, Richard Pitino accepted a job as the head coach of Xavier, leaving the Lobos after coaching New Mexico from 2021 to 2025.

Michigan State basketball took down New Mexico on Sunday night in the NCAA Tournament's second round, propelling the Spartans into the Sweet 16 for a matchup against Ole Miss. The game between the Spartans and Lobos was a dog fight,

A member of the New Mexico Lobos band made waves on social media before the team’s second-round loss to Michigan State in the NCAA Men’s Tournament on Sunday.

Rick Pitino is hoping his son can accomplish something he couldn’t this year — get his team to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament.