He also reiterated that coaching the Puerto Rico National Basketball is an honor for him. Pitino confirmed that he talked with Puerto Rico’s basketball officials on Sunday 19 December, and he was impressed with their optimism, making him believe that the team would have a great chance to qualify for the 2012 Olympics. “If they were already in the Olympics, I wouldn't do it. “It's a tall order and that's why I'm taking it,” said Pitino, who is the only men’s college basketball coach to have final four stints with three different teams. Louisville head coach Rick Pitino announced on Monday 20 December that he accepted Puerto Rico’s offer to coach their National Team in next year’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament in their bid to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics. Louisville head coach Rick Pitino to coach Puerto Rico National Team
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