In Louisville, we get such a courtside view of all manner of Pitino matters that it might be difficult to stand back to take it all in. “Follow the money” is certainly a guide to seeing how NCAA basketball became a swamp in need of draining. Oh, and somewhere in the mix are the potential careers and well-being of student-athletes. Did you know that there appear to be requirements that athletic-shoe sponsors must give permission before ankles can be taped if it obscures a corporate logo? Big and small revelations are all over the “The Last Temptation of Rick Pitino: A Story of Corruption, Scandal, and the Big Business of College Basketball.” Sokolove’s thorough research includes interviewing Pitino as well as dismissed Athletic Director Tom Jurich.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 27
Carmichael’s Bookstore7 p.m. | Free