Stephen Christopher Pikiell (/ ˈ p aɪ k əl / PYKE-əl; born November 21, 1967) is an American college basketball coach and since March 16, 2016, the head men's basketball coach at Rutgers. [1] Prior to Rutgers, Pikiell was the head coach at Stony Brook for over a decade, leading the Seawolves to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 2016.

Jan 7, 2025 · Monday's loss, which was the first home defeat of the season for the Scarlet Knights, again exposed the perils of relying so heavily on freshmen. It also led to some tough questions for coach...

Dec 30, 2024 · Rutgers Basketball Head Coach Steve Pikiell talks with the media to recap his program's Monday afternoon game against Columbia inside of the Jersey Mike's Arena.

Steve Pikiell. Born: November 21, 1967. Alma Mater: UConn (1990) As Player: 106 G, 3.4 PPG, UConn (Full Record) Career Record (major schools): 20 Years, 335-289, .537 W-L% Schools: Stony Brook (192-156) and Rutgers (143-133) Conference Champion: 4 Times (Reg. Seas.), 1 Time (Tourn.) NCAA Tournament: 3 Years (1-3), 0 Final Fours, 0 Championships ...

Jan 16, 2025 · A father of four who has led the resurgence of Rutgers Basketball, both on and off the court, Steve Pikiell enters his 9th season as head coach of the Scarlet Knights in 2024-25. Under Pikiell’s leadership, the team returned to the NCAA Tournament in 2021, making its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1991.

Dec 7, 2024 · Head coach Steve Pikiell joined his five-star freshman on the walk to the visiting locker room at Value City Arena shortly after, patting his chest and sharing words of encouragement.

Jan 8, 2025 · Steve Pikiell is the head coach of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights men’s basketball team, a position he has held since 2016. Under his guidance, the program has experienced significant growth and success, marked by a return to the NCAA Tournament in 2021 for the first time since 1991.

With his team falling into an early 8-2 hole against Wisconsin, the Rutgers coach called a timeout and let his players know how he felt. Usually reserved on the sidelines, Pikiell screamed...

Sep 25, 2024 · It is easier to sit back and enjoy the ride when you’re not driving. Steve Pikiell, a lifelong midsize sedan owner, is discovering this now that he’s been tossed keys to a pair of...

Mar 11, 2022 · PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers University and head men's basketball coach Steve Pikiell have agreed to a four-year contract extension that will keep him 'On the Banks' through the 2029-30 season. In six seasons, Pikiell has led the men's basketball program to historic heights, including RU's first NCAA Tournament victory in 38 seasons.