BALTIMORE — Iona College coach Rick Pitino on Thursday shut down rumors that Maryland was pursuing him to fill the Terps men’s basketball head coaching vacancy.
Pitino went on Twitter on Thursday morning to say he is not a candidate while reaffirming his commitment to Iona.
“The University of Maryland is one of the premier institutions of higher learning,” Pitino said. “It’s basketball program can be among the nation’s best. I hope they find the next great Gary Williams. I love coaching at Iona, and I’m totally committed to my players. It will not be me.”
