1997-98. Record: 36-46 (.439). Record was a 21 game improvement over the previous season.
1998-99. Record: 19-31 (.380) in strike-shortened season.
1999-2000. Record: 35-47 (.427). 2000-01. Record: 12-22 (.353). Resigned on January 8, 2001.
Coaching record: 102-146 (.411)

Bio from UKAthletics.com:
Promising to win right away, the 36-year old coach from the New York Knicks accepted the challenge of rebuilding the Kentucky basketball dynasty.

Pitino came into UK with impressive credentials, having rebuilt Boston U., Providence and the Knicks. His first UK team, "Pitino's Bambinos," shocked the college basketball world by defeating Shaquille O'Neal, Chris Jackson and the No. 9-ranked LSU Tigers in Lexington en route to a surprising 14-14 record in 1989-90.

It was a glimpse into the future. The following year, UK finished with the best record in the SEC. Then in 1992, fresh off NCAA probation, the "Unforgettables" took eventual national champion Duke into overtime of the East Regional before falling 104-103 in what many have labled "the greatest college basketball game ever played."

In 1993, with Jamal Mashburn leading the charge, UK advanced to the Final Four for the first time in nine years, losing to Michigan in overtime. After an Elite Eight finish in '95, Pitino's squad became the team to beat in '96. Highlights included the school's first league championship in 10 seasons, a 27-game win streak, a top-three ranking nearly the entire season, and the crowning jewel, the school's sixth NCAA title.

After UK lost four players to the NBA Draft, Pitino's task of defending the national championship became more difficult after star-guard Derek Anderson severely injured his knee during the '97 season. But the Cats wouldn't fold, rolling to the title game before losing to Arizona in overtime.

Along the way, Pitino won five of six SEC Tournament Championships, two ECAC Holiday Classics, the Maui Invitational and the Great Alaska Shootout. He had a 104-28 record vs. SEC teams, winning two league crowns, and an amazing 17-1 record in the SEC tourney.

He coached three All-Americans and eight All-SEC performers. The NBA drafted eight of his Wildcats, six in the first round, including three lottery picks.

Following the national runner-up torphy in 1997, the former point guard at UMass left UK for the challenge of rebuilding the NBA's Boston Celtics.

1987-88. Record: 38-44 (.463). Though carrying a losing record, Knicks make playoffs and take a game from the Boston Celtics before losing the first round series.
1988-89. Record: 52-30 (.634). Knicks won 26 in a row at home during the season, and won the Atlantic Division for the first time since 1970-71. 52 wins was the highest since their title season of 1972-73. Team falls to Michael Jordan & the Chicago Bulls in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Coaching record: 90-74 (.549)

Assistant to Hubie Brown.
1983-84. Record: 47-35 (.573). Knicks, led by Bernard King, lost in Eastern Conference Semifinals to Boston Celtics in 7 games.
1984-85. Record: 24-58 (.293)

Started as head coach at only age 25.
Left as most successful coach in BU history.
Terriers' NCAA Tournament appearance was school's first in 24 years.
1978-79: New England Coach of the Year.
1982-83: New England Coach of the Year.