Rick Pitino stresses 'no knowledge' of recruiting scandal, cites lie detector test
Rick Pitino reiterated that he had "no knowledge" of an alleged payment from a Louisville assistant coach to the family of high-profile recruit Brian Bowen, citing a lie detector test Pitino took earlier this month. As part of a wide-ranging interview with ESPN's Jay Bilas, Pitino discussed the events and alleged activities that prompted an FBI investigation and ultimately resulted in his ouster at Louisville. The Hall of Fame basketball coach said he takes "full responsibility" for any staffer he hires, but also emphasized that he thoroughly vets his assistant coaches.
