When UCLA plays host to New Mexico on Friday night, two old friends will be going head-to-head on the sideline. Mick Cronin and Richard Pitino have known each other for well over 20 years, dating back to when Pitino was just getting into the coaching world. In fact, Cronin credits himself for getting Pitino his first job. “I got him his first job,” Cronin said. “He’s going to be mad at me for this but I got him his first job as a freshman at Providence College. I got him a job with the legendary coach in Barrington, Rhode Island, St. Andrew’s — Mike Hart, who is still coaching. A true legend o…