Pike's # 76

[MADHAT1]

out of over 300 in this article ranking coaches

>76. Steve Pikiell (Rutgers) (Last year: 62)

Overall record: 339-296

Pikiell’s roots come from New England, as he played point guard at UConn in the late 80’s and gained coaching experience at several nearby schools. His first full-time head coaching work came in a decade plus at Stony Brook, culminating in a trip to the Big Dance and several postseason bids. Since 2016 he’s done an above average job turning things around at Rutgers, leading the Scarlet Knights to a pair of NCAA Tournaments and relevancy in the Big Ten. Last year was a major disappointment, finishing just 15-17 with a very talented roster.<



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[RU MAN]

out of over 300 in this article ranking coaches

>76. Steve Pikiell (Rutgers) (Last year: 62)

Overall record: 339-296

Pikiell’s roots come from New England, as he played point guard at UConn in the late 80’s and gained coaching experience at several nearby schools. His first full-time head coaching work came in a decade plus at Stony Brook, culminating in a trip to the Big Dance and several postseason bids. Since 2016 he’s done an above average job turning things around at Rutgers, leading the Scarlet Knights to a pair of NCAA Tournaments and relevancy in the Big Ten. Last year was a major disappointment, finishing just 15-17 with a very talented roster.<



https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ot...r-2025-26-season/ar-AA1OORIK?ocid=socialshare

I would agree with everything stated in that blurb. As we all know, Pike blew it last year. He could have taken his program to the next level, but instead laid a massive egg. This year is definitely several steps backwards, although I'm hoping to be surprised.

 

[MADHAT1]

Some familiar names
194. King Rice (Monmouth) (Last year: 201)
177. Steve Donahue (Saint Joseph’s) (Last year: 158)
173. Tom Pecora (Quinnipiac) (Last year: 214)
148. Speedy Claxton (Hofstra) (Last year: 124)
129. Phil Martelli Jr. (VCU) (Last year: 254)
103. Shaheen Holloway (Seton Hall) (Last year: 70)
96. Bobby Hurley (Arizona State) (Last year: 92)
78. Mitch Henderson (Princeton) (Last year: 81)
70. Herb Sendek (Santa Clara) (Last year: 76) a one time choice for RU HC for some on this (rivals) board
61. Richard Pitino (Xavier) (Last year: 94)
36. Kevin Willard (Villanova) (Last year: 49)
8. Rick Pitino (St. John’s) (Last year: 13)
2. Dan Hurley (Connecticut) (Last year: 2)

 

[Bob Chaewsky_rivals]

Only dropped 14 spots after last year???

 

[EddieWilsonLives]

I like Herb Sendek