A native of New York City, the 72-year-old Pitino is no stranger to the Knicks. He was an assistant coach in New York from 1983-85 and led the Knicks from 1987-89. He left after two seasons with a 90-74 record and consecutive appearances in the NBA playoffs.

Rick Pitino was quick to share his disinterest in the Knicks' head coach vacancy, and UConn's Dan Hurley isn't a guarantee, either. Here are the latest rumors surrounding New York's search to replace Tom Thibodeau.

St. John's coach Rick Pitino, who previously led the Knicks from 1987-89, says he's "absolutely not" interested in coaching the team again in the wake of Tom Thibodeau's firing.