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Christain Pino at men's basketball practice in a coaching stance
Christian Pino
Christian Pino
  • Title:
    Recruiting Coordinator
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Christian Pino enters his first season at Providence College as the recruiting coordinator for the men’s basketball program.
 

From 2021-26, Pino served as the director of player development and recruiting coordinator at Alabama. Pino began his tenure at Alabama as a graduate assistant with the men’s basketball program from 2019-21. During his seven years with the Crimson Tide, the team won two SEC Regular Season titles and two SEC Tournament championships, while advancing to one Final Four, five Sweet 16s and two Elite Eights.   

As the director of player development, he was responsible for helping with skill development, as well as assisting with practice plans and game charts. Pino also maintained the team’s recruiting database and presentations. He assisted the coaching staff with opponent’s scouts.  During his time at Alabama, he was responsible for the development of future NBA players Herb Jones, Josh Primo and Alex Reese, as well as Jaden Shackelford, who played in the NBA G League.

From 2019-23, Pino worked with Bryan Hodgson with opponents’ personnel and scouting as the Crimson Tide finished third in the nation in defensive efficiency in two of the four years.  In 2024, Alabama advanced to the Final Four.  Pino assisted with the team’s offense, which finished the season ranked No. 2 in the country. He also recruited on and off campus from 2023-26.

Pino began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Seaholm High School in 2018-19.

Pino attended Romulus High School where he played for Head Coach Nate Oats and helped lead the team to a 27-1 mark and a Michigan Class A state title in 2013.  Following graduation, he played one season at Arizona State under Head Coach Herb Sendek.  He transferred to Buffalo for his final three seasons.  While at Buffalo, he played under Hodgson, who was an assistant coach for the Bulls.  He helped the team capture MAC Tournament titles in 2015 and 2016 and earn consecutive NCAA Tournament berths.


Christian Pino Coaching History
2026-Present      Recruiting Coordinator, Providence College
2021-26               Director of Player Development and Recruiting, University of Alabama
2019-21               Graduate Assistant, University of Alabama
2018-19                Assistant Coach, Seaholm High School

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