While I think Pitino seems like a reasonably good guy (how much does it matter?) and solid recruiter, the results simply are not there.
I struggle to balance the fact that he's done a solid job with academics and recruiting, both of which are very important, against multiple student-athlete conduct issues, a lack of depth recruiting, injuries that suggest improper training (or some type of player fragility), and a massive lack of results.
The idea that things can't get any worse because Pitino recruited well doesn't hold water, unfortunately (e.g., 2015-16). Pitino did well in his first year with Tubby's players and again in his fourth year when expectations were non-existent. Otherwise, his teams have not performed well and have not shown an inability to innovate/adapt, react to change, fill in the skills gaps as needed, etc.
The Gophers consistently seem to lack efficiency in their overall performance, which includes confusion and stagnation with the offense, mediocre shooting, too much dribbling, no defined style of play, inconsistent FT shooting, not enough passing on offense, poor pick setting, a lack of (or no real) inbounds plays, etc.
Pitino will almost certainly be the coach next year, for better or worse. It seems like guys play hard but there doesn't seem to be any effective structure to guide them. It continues to be a tough team to watch and there's no real hope for improvement. How many times does a coach with Pitino's record suddenly develop a consistently strong record over time?!? Unlikely.