Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: TUESDAY, April 26, 1994 TAG: 9404260105
SECTION: SPORTS PAGE: C-3 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: Associated Press
DATELINE: LEXINGTON, KY. LENGTH: Short
"The fact is, I intend for him to honor his contract," Newton said Monday on his talk show on WLVK-AM radio. "He has indicated to me that is what his intention is. So we're going to leave it there."
Pitino told USA Today in a story in today's editions that news reports that he was about to sign a five-year contract worth $21 million with the Los Angeles Lakers were wrong.
Pitino had his contract extended last year at Kentucky to the year 2000. It carried a $1 million bonus if he fulfilled it.
"I have not been offered a financial package by any professional team," Pitino told USA Today on Monday. "There is nothing to consider. My plans are to name my assistant coaches in the next week and be back at Kentucky next year."
The university announced Monday night that Pitino will hold a news conference at 11 a.m. today. The school would not say what Pitino plans to discuss.
Rena Vicini, the sports information director, said Pitino met with his players Monday night at his Lexington home. She said the players and Pitino would not comment on the meeting until the news conference.
by CNB