Minnesota coach Richard Pitino watches his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Minneapolis. Illinois won 94-63. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino directs his players in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino shouts during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)