The sports world is at a standstill because of the coronavirus pandemic, but Rick Pitino is still landing recruits.

The new Iona Gaels coach, after quickly assembling a six-man class for next year, has moved onto 2021.

He picked up verbal commitments from high school teammates and perimeter prospects Kenard Richardson and Ikechi Chantilou of Life Christian Academy in Richmond, Va. a few minutes apart on Saturday afternoon, according to sources.