There are a number of very good college basketball coaches out there who have yet to figure out how best to navigate the high pressure rigors of the NCAA tournament. Think Pittsburgh’s Jamie Dixon, Gonzaga’s Mark Few, or Wisconsin’s Bo Ryan. All have impressive regular season numbers but have yet to break through to the Final Four.
Then there’s Louisville’s Rick Pitino, who joined the Final Four club 26 years ago while at Providence, of all places, and has been there six more times since.
