Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001 | 10:53 a.m.
Rick Pitino is not interested in coaching Rhode Island.
University president Robert Carothers said Pitino had been contacted by the school, but on Monday "expressed his desire not to be further considered for this position."
Pitino, who resigned last month as coach and president of the Boston Celtics, had been on a list of 50 potential candidates for the Rhode Island job.
The Rams are looking to replace Jerry DeGregorio, who resigned last Monday after posting the worst two-year record in school history.
The Providence Journal reported the candidates may be Connecticut assistant Dave Leitao, Creighton coach Dana Altman, Holy Cross coach Ralph Willard, Hofstra coach Jay Wright, Maine coach John Giannini, UNLV coach Max Good and Rhode Island assistant George Blaney.
Pitino has met with UNLV officials about the coaching position in Las Vegas.
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