The Pitino Show

Paul Fritschner sits down with Seth Breitenstein and Joe Sullivan to discuss the June 5th "Meet the Team" event and how Xavier was able to drastically increase their NIL resources for the 2026 transfer portal season. Then, Xavier men's basketball head coach Richard Pitino sits down to discuss the 2026-2027 roster, how they attacked the portal, scheduling, and other news from around the team. Want...

Please enjoy the best moments from Season 1 of the Pitino Show! Thank you for following along to our coverage of the Musketeers this season and for tuning in each week to the episodes. Your support makes each show possible and can't wait to be back on the hardwood next fall. Stay tuned for a portal preview & new shows later in the spring. Drop your favorite moments from the shows this season i...

This week on the Pitino Show, Paul Fritschner is joined by Xavier Men's Basketball Head Coach Richard Pitino to check-in as the season winds down plus a preview of the Big East Tournament. Be sure to follow along on social channels as the Pitino Show crew travels to MSG for Xavier Big East Tournament coverage starting Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m. Subscribe and follow the Pitino Show social media channels...

Batter up! This week on the Pitino Show, Paul Fritschner is joined by Xavier Baseball Head Coach Billy O'Conner as the Musketeers begin their season on the diamond. Coach O'conner shares about the Musketeers' ascent as one of the premiere baseball programs in the midwest, being consistently in the mix for Big East Championships & NCAA Tournament appearances, exciting newcomers to their program...

Gabriel Pozzato joins Xavier Men's Basketball Head Coach Richard Pitino and co-host Paul Fritschner on this week's Player Spotlight episode. Gabe talks about growing up in Novara, Italy, playing on the global circuit in high school & finding moments of growth during his rehab process. Subscribe and follow the Pitino Show social media channels so you don't miss out on future player spotlight se...

Kason Westphal joins Xavier Men's Basketball Head Coach Richard Pitino and co-host Paul Fritschner on this week's Player Spotlight episode. Kason talks about growing up in Salida, Colorado, being a helping hand on the farms in his community, developing his craft at Xavier & excitement to play for Coach Pitino. Subscribe and follow the Pitino Show social media channels so you don't miss out on...

We have another very special episode of the Pitino Show. 2026 Xavier Hall of Fame inductee Drew Lavender joins Paul Fritschner to discuss his Xavier career, magical Elite 8 run in March Madness, life after his playing days & the honor of being inducted into the Xavier Hall of Fame. Don't miss this special episode with one of the greatest Musketeers of all time! Subscribe and follow the Pitino...

This week is a very special episode of the Pitino Show. Coach Pitino & Paul Fritschner are joined by Xavier Hall of Fame guard Tu Holloway ahead of his jersey retirement ceremony on Jan. 24th at Cintas Center. Tu is the fifth player in Xavier history to have his jersey retired and joins legends Byron Larkin, Brian Grant, Tyrone Hill & David West in the rafters. Don't miss this special epis...

On this week’s episode of the Pitino Show, Paul & Coach take a detour from Player Spotlight episodes to discover more of Coach Pitino’s personality, interests off the court & the coaching influence of his father, Rick Pitino. Subscribe and follow the Pitino Show social media channels so you don't miss out on future episodes and Xavier Basketball content! Check out all the player spotlight...

Mier Panoam joins Xavier Men's Basketball Head Coach Richard Pitino and co-host Paul Fritschner on this week's Player Spotlight episode. Mier chats about his upbringing in Omaha, Nebraska & Anchorage, Alaska, growing up with 9 siblings, moving to Atlanta in high school to pursue collegiate basketball dreams & high-flying talent on the court. Subscribe and follow the Pitino Show social medi...

Anthony Robinson joins Xavier Men's Basketball Head Coach Richard Pitino and co-host Paul Fritschner on this week's Player Spotlight episode. Anthony talks about his transitions from Virginia to Xavier, his family's rich history in the Queen City & his excitement to develop in Xavier's high octane style of play. Subscribe and follow the Pitino Show social media channels so you don't miss out o...

Pape N'Diaye joins Xavier Men's Basketball Head Coach Richard Pitino and co-host Paul Fritschner on this week's Player Spotlight episode. Pape shares about transferring from UNLV, immigrating from Abidjan, Ivory Coast & developing into a well-rounded player under Coach Pitino. Subscribe and follow the Pitino Show social media channels so you don't miss out on future player spotlight series epi...

Isaiah Walker joins Xavier Men's Basketball Head Coach Richard Pitino and co-host Paul Fritschner on this week's Player Spotlight episode. Isaiah shares about transferring to Xavier and playing at his dad's alma mater, impacting Xavier's squad on both ends of the floor & preparing for his life after basketball. Subscribe and follow the Pitino Show social media channels so you don't miss out on...

Ian Sabourin joins Xavier Men's Basketball Head Coach Richard Pitino and co-host Paul Fritschner on this week's Player Spotlight episode. Ian shares about his unique experience as a walk-on & scout team member, vital role within the program & his 100% career field goal percentage. Subscribe and follow the Pitino Show social media channels so you don't miss out on future player spotlight se...

On this week's episode, Paul Fritschner sits down with Xavier Men's Basketball Head Coach Richard Pitino to recap Xavier's Nonconference performance. Coach Pitino shares his perspective on the exciting Crosstown Shootout victory, X's quick turnaround after a tough loss to Santa Clara & areas for improvement as the Musketeers move into Big East play. Subscribe and follow the Pitino Show social...

Malik Messina-Moore joins Xavier Men's Basketball Head Coach Richard Pitino and co-host Paul Fritschner on this week's Player Spotlight episode. Malik shares about experience playing at Pepperdine & Montana, new found love for the outdoors, hesitation to try Skyline Chili and much more. Subscribe and follow the Pitino Show social media channels so you don't miss out on future player spotlight...

Jovan Milicevic joins Xavier Men's Basketball Head Coach Richard Pitino and co-host Paul Fritschner on this week's Player Spotlight episode. Jovan talks about his successful freshman season at New Mexico, development as an all-around player & dual citizenship in Canada and Serbia. Subscribe and follow the Pitino Show social media channels so you don't miss out on future player spotlight series...

All Wright joins Xavier Men's Basketball Head Coach Richard Pitino and co-host Paul Fritschner on this week's Player Spotlight episode. All talks about his 2024-2025 MVC Freshman of the Year season at Valparaiso, his dad naming him and his brother All & Always Wright, and exuberance to play in front of sold out crowds at Cintas and throughout the Big East. Subscribe and follow the Pitino Show...

Roddie Anderson joins Xavier Men's Basketball Head Coach Richard Pitino and co-host Paul Fritschner on this week's Player Spotlight episode. Roddie shares about his unique college basketball career, super talented family, and his excitement to return to the court this season after his redshirt year. Subscribe and follow the Pitino Show social media channels so you don't miss out on future player s...

Filip Borovicanin joins Xavier Men's Basketball Head Coach Richard Pitino & Co-host Paul Fritschner to continue the player spotlight series! Filip shares about his transition to Xavier after stops at Arizona & New Mexico, his love for Serbia and playing for his home country, and his lighthearted banter with Coach Pitino on basketball strategy. Catch Filip and the Musketeers in action TONIG...

Tre Carroll joins Xavier Men's Basketball Head Coach Richard Pitino & Co-host Paul Fritschner to kick off the player spotlight series! Tre shares about his journey from FAU to Xavier, the importance of his family to his collegiate success, and how his viral "Aquaman" nickname came to be. Catch Tre and the Musketeers in action TONIGHT for the season opener against Marist @ 7:15pm at Cintas Cent...

This week's episode gives fans an overview of 2025-2026 Xavier Basketball program with Sedler Family Men's Basketball Head Coach Richard Pitino. Coach Pitino sits down with Paul Fritschner to give insight into practice & offseason workouts, break down the roster, and provide insight into his expectations for the year and excitement to get the season under way. The start of the college is baske...

On this episode of "The Pitino Show," Paul Fritschner sits down with Vice President for Institutional Strategy and Director of Athletics, Greg Christopher. Christopher provides a thorough update on the state of the Musketeers' program, discussing the men's and women's basketball seasons, 2025 Big East Championships & postseason success, key capital projects, the evolving landscape of NIL and r...

Welcome to the Pitino Show presented by Deer Park Roofing! Today, Xavier men's basketball head coach Richard Pitino joins co-host Paul Fritschner for the inaugural episode of the Pitino Show. Get to know Coach Pitino and his family's storied history in college basketball as well as the inside scoop on all things Xavier Basketball. You can find the Pitino Show wherever you get your podcasts. Don't...

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