Rick Pitino says he reached out to Terry Rozier to 'be of any help' after gambling indictment

St. John's head coach Rick Pitino reveals what surprised him most about his former player Terry Rozier's gambling arrest during an appearance on OutKick's 'Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich.'

Terry Rozier's college coach, Rick Pitino, reached out to his former player after Rozier was indicted in an illegal gambling case.

Pitino, who coached Rozier at Louisville, said he was "shocked" at the news of Rozier's alleged involvement and arrest "because Terry makes $22 million a year."

"It's not like him," Pitino told OutKick's Dan Dakich.

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Louisville Cardinals guard Terry Rozier (left) and coach Rick Pitino celebrate against the Northern Iowa Panthers in the third round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at KeyArena. (Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports)

Rozier is facing charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.

"I love Terry. I texted him, ‘Terry, if I can be of any help. I love you, son. If there’s anything I can do to help you, please get a hold of me.' I don't know what's going on with him there. It doesn't sound like a person making $22 million is worried about a prop bet. That doesn't make any sense to me at all." 

Rozier's charges stem from a game in which he played less than 10 minutes, citing a foot injury. Multiple bettors placed high-stakes wagers on Rozier to perform poorly before the game, all of which won.

Rozier's attorney, Jim Trusty, admitted Rozier "told a friend" he would take himself out of a game early, which is "not a crime."

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier  during the second half against the Washington Wizards March 31, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

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