Rick Pitino is hitting the ground running and already aiming high.
is set to visit Archbishop Stepinac Wednesday afternoon to get a look at five-star guard Boogie Fland, according to sources.
Pitino and assistant coach Steve Masiello will watch practice and are looking to get involved with Fland, a junior who has numerous high-major suitors.Fland and Stepinac won the highly competitive Catholic League championship and will play in this weekend’s State Federation tournament in Albany.
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