FILE - In this March 4, 2007, file photo, Holy Cross head coach Ralph Willard reacts to a call during the second half of a Patriot League tournament semifinal basketball game against American University in Worcester, Mass. Louisville has hired Willard as "associate coach" to Rick Pitino, on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Pitino said a statement from the Cardinals' athletics department that he had been pursuing Willard for 10 years. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

FILE - In this March 4, 2007, file photo, Holy Cross head coach Ralph Willard reacts to a call during the second half of a Patriot League tournament semifinal basketball game against American University in Worcester, Mass. Louisville has hired Willard as "associate coach" to Rick Pitino, on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Pitino said a statement from the Cardinals' athletics department that he had been pursuing Willard for 10 years.

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  10. Louisville head coach Rick Pitino shouts instructions to his team during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game against Charlotte Saturday Dec. 5, 2009 in Louisville, Ky.
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  12. Louisville coach Rick Pitino shouts instructions to his team during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game against Stetson in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009.
  13. Louisville coach Rick Pitino listens to player introductions prior to their NCAA college basketball game against Stetson in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009.
  14. LAS VEGAS - NOVEMBER 28: Head coach Rick Pitino of the Louisville Cardinals yells to his players as they take on the UNLV Rebels at the Thomas & Mack Center November 28, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Rebels defeated the Cardinals 76-71.
  15. LAS VEGAS - NOVEMBER 28: Head coach Rick Pitino of the Louisville Cardinals yells to his players as they take on the UNLV Rebels at the Thomas & Mack Center November 28, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Rebels defeated the Cardinals 76-71.
  16. LAS VEGAS - NOVEMBER 28: Head coach Rick Pitino of the Louisville Cardinals yells to his players as they take on the UNLV Rebels at the Thomas & Mack Center November 28, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Rebels defeated the Cardinals 76-71.

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