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Rutgers Coach Steve Pikiell Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
Steve Pikiell said he will remain involved with Rutgers this season while treatment continues, and the school said there is no set timeline for his return.
- On Wednesday, Rutgers Scarlet Knights head coach Steve Pikiell announced he has cancer but intends to remain involved with the team during the 2026-27 season while undergoing treatment.
- Pikiell visited RWJBarnabas Health several months ago after not feeling 100 percent; testing revealed the cancer diagnosis, and he has since undergone successful surgery with doctors at RWJBarnabas Health and Memorial Sloan Kettering.
- Associate head coach Brandin Knight will manage the team when Pikiell is unable to coach. Rutgers Athletics Director Keli Zinn stated there is "no set timeline" for Pikiell's full return to the bench.
- Preparing for his 11th season at Rutgers, Pikiell holds a 161-160 record with the Scarlet Knights. The team opens the 2026-27 season against New Haven on Nov 6.
- Pikiell expressed "great confidence" in associate head coach Knight and his staff to lead the program during treatment. Rutgers Athletics Director Keli Zinn emphasized the university's full support for Pikiell and his family.
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Rutgers men’s basketball coach Steve Pikiell reveals cancer diagnosis: ‘We will be victorious’
Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell revealed he has cancer and he will be reducing some of his coaching duties while he finishes his treatment, he announced Wednesday afternoon.
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Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell announces cancer diagnosis
Rutgers basketball head coach Steve Pikiell announced on Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with cancer. In a letter to the Rutgers fan base, Pikiell revealed the diagnosis, but he said he intends to be around the team this season, saying he “will still be involved with the team to the best of my ability.” …
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