If I didn't have a recruiting engagement, I was going to be here. I did everything possible to change the recruiting thing. I'm a very small part of this night, but I did want to be a part of it.
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That's the one thing he has done with everybody. The best thing you can do is be a teacher to young people. And his mistake was so atypical. He's never out. He doesn't socialize much. This is a man whose life is very simple strong faith, strong family values.Rick Pitino
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I agree with his decision. It's in his best interests for his basketball future. We wish him well with his future plans.
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