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Men’s Basketball: Steve Pikiell
A father of four who has led the resurgence of Rutgers Basketball both on and o昀 the court,
Steve Pikiell has spent seven seasons as head coach of the Scarlet Knights. Under Pikiell’s
leadership, the team returned to the NCAA Tournament in 2021, making its 昀rst NCAA
Tournament appearance since 1991. The Scarlet Knights returned to the NCAA Tournament in
2022, marking the 昀rst time Rutgers has made the big dance in consecutive seasons since 1976.
In 2022, Pikiell surpassed Tom Young with the most ranked wins in school history.
With 32 years of coaching experience, the Bristol, Connecticut, native is under contract to
remain courtside at Jersey Mike's Arena through 2030–31 under a recently signed contract
extension. As the 19th head coach in the history of Rutgers men’s basketball, Pikiell has been
instrumental in turnarounds throughout his playing and coaching career that have resulted in
conference championships and NCAA berths. Pikiell received his 100th career victory at Rutgers
and 300th career victory during the 2022–23 season.
Post-Season History
Coaching Experience
20163Present: Rutgers (Head Coach)
2005316: Stony Brook (Head Coach)
2001305: George Washington (Assistant Coach)
1997301: Central Connecticut State (Assistant Coach)
1996: Wesleyan (Interim Head Coach)
1992395: Yale (Assistant Coach)
1992: New Haven Skyhawks (Assistant Coach)
1991392: Connecticut (Assistant Coach)
Coach of the Year Awards
2021, 2020, 2013, 2010: Metropolitan Basketball Writers Coach of the Year
2020: Peter A. Carlesimo Award
2019: Jim Phelan Division I Coach of the Year
2016, 2013, 2012, 2010: America East Conference Coach of the Year
2012, 2009: Collegeinsider.com American East Coach of the Year
Personal
Full Name: Stephen Christopher Pikiell
Birthdate: November 21, 1967
Hometown: Bristol, CT
Alma Matter: UConn, 1990 (Finance)
Wife: Kate
Children: Brooke, John Patrick, Olivia, Kevin
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