Rick Pitino, Kentucky and Mark Pope
Rick Pitino, the legend returning to Kentucky to support Mark Pope
The coach received a standing ovation after turning out to show his unwavering support for Kentucky's new coach. Rick Pitino was wildly cheered in a surprise return to Rupp Arena, with the Hall of Fame coach saying "I am so happy to be back" in a show of support for first-year Kentucky coach and former captain Mark Pope on Friday night at the Big Blue Madness public practice.
Rick Pitino makes surprise visit to Kentucky, says 'I'm so happy to be back' to support Mark Pope
Rick Pitino was wildly cheered in a surprise return to Rupp Arena, with the Hall of Fame coach saying “I am so happy to be back” in a show of support for first-year Kentucky coach and former captain Mark Pope on Friday night at the Big Blue Madness public practice.
Rick Pitino returns to Rupp Arena for Big Blue Madness. ‘I am so happy to be back.’
Rick Pitino was back in Rupp Arena and wearing blue and white to support new UK basketball coach Mark Pope at his first Big Blue Madness on Friday.
WATCH: Rick Pitino returns to Kentucky and cries after watching fans' support at Big Blue Madness
Former Kentucky coach Rick Pitino returned to Rupp Arena on Friday night to attend Big Blue Madness. Pitino was met with a warm ovation from the Wildcats crowd and was seen shredding tears after receiving such a positive welcome.
Video: Rick Pitino Honored By Kentucky, Gets Standing Ovation in Return to Rupp Arena
Those boos from the Kentucky faithful when Rick Pitino returned to college basketball to coach archrival Louisville? A thing of the past. Pitino returned
Watch: Rick Pitino returns to 'Camelot' for Kentucky Big Blue Madness event
The end of Kentucky's Big Blue Madness event was marked by the return of former Wildcats coach Rick Pitino, who shared a few words with the crowd.
Pitino makes emotional return to Kentucky, endorses Pope
Rick Pitino receives a rapturous reception in Kentucky before thanking the fans and giving a passionate endorsement of coach Mark Pope.
Rick Pitino visits Kentucky and says ‘I’m so happy to be back’ to support Mark Pope
Rick Pitino was wildly cheered in a surprise return to Rupp Arena, with the Hall of Fame coach saying “I am so happy to be back” in a show of support for first-year Kentucky coach and former captain Mark Pope on Friday night at the Big Blue Madness public practice.
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