New schedule highlighted by road tests
This season, FIU men’s basketball schedule is daunting. Going against five postseason teams from a year ago, the Panthers will face the tough task of rebuilding an 8-21 record from last year.
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Pitino bringing up-tempo style of play to FIU
A new era is set to launch for the men’s basketball squad with newly appointed head coach Richard Pitino at the helm. The former Louisville assistant coach has bold aspirations of revamping the philosophy of the program.
FIU-Louisville to begin basketball series this year
Head Coach Richard Pitino announced today a matchup with his former team, and father, to begin this season and continue for the next three years.
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Rakeem Buckles leaves Louisville, joins FIU
Louisville forward Rakeem Buckles will still play for a Pitino when he’s healthy, it just won’t be Rick.
Ferguson declares for the NBA Draft
Dominique Ferguson has had enough with FIU, and has decided to enter the 2012 NBA draft and forgo his last two seasons of collegiate ball. This announcement coming less than a month after his former head coach Isiah Thomas was released from his contract.
COMMENTARY: Vacant coaching positions may be a sign of concern
The start of a school year is like a clean slate, but somehow, Athletics just kept throwing dirt all over that slate, nearly burying it….
Richard Pitino introduced as basketball coach
After an up and down week within the men’s basketball program with the firing of Isiah Thomas, it appears that the Executive Director of Sports and Entertainment Pete Garcia has found his new coach.
Student’s religious intolerance fueled by selfishness, scorn
Conservative ideologies will always earn the scorn of mainstream youth, particularly with kids who, sheltered from the toils and demands of adult responsibilities, have yet to realize the benefits of moderation, respect, and patience.
