Rick Pitino's game attendance overshadowed by fan distraction

Rick Pitino attended his son Richard's NCAA tournament game in Cleveland. He was there to support Richard, who coaches the New Mexico Lobos. Rick, 72, was seen smiling and cheering in the stands as the Lobos faced the Michigan Spartans. The game did not go well for New Mexico, as they lost 71-63. This defeat ended their season, following Rick's own team's loss just a day earlier. Rick's St. John's team had been eliminated by Arkansas, coached by his rival John Calipari. While Rick was expected to be a focus of attention, social media users were more interested in another fan nearby. A woman in the crowd drew significant attention, overshadowing Rick's support for his son. Many viewers admitted they did not even notice he was there. Despite some comments about the lack of memorable moments in the tournament, the interaction in the crowd provided a memorable distraction. Overall, it was a tough few days for the Pitino family amid the excitement of March Madness.