What a week for Pitino
Louisville coach Rick Pitino enjoyed a run that few ever will have. His highlights:
•His son, Richard, was named head coach at the University of Minnesota on Wednesday.
•His horse, Goldencents, which he co-owns, won the Santa Anita Derby on Saturday and is a candidate to run in the Kentucky Derby.
•He was one of seven people named to the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame on Monday.
•His Louisville Cardinals won the NCAA tournament on Monday night. He also received a $2.7 million bonus on Monday as part of deferred bonuses, and another $150,000 for winning the title.
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