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 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.

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, 335-290, .536 W-L% Schools: Stony Brook (192-156) and Rutgers (143-134) Conference Champion: 4 Times (Reg. Seas.), 1 Time (Tourn.) NCAA Tournament: 3 Years (1-3), 0 Final Fours, 0 Championships ...

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...

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.

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 23, 2024 · This is Steve Pikiell’s 20 th year as a college basketball Division 1 head coach, and his ninth at Rutgers’ helm, but he’s never had a squad quite like this one.

Sep 14, 2023 · Before there was Donovan Clingan, there was Steve Pikiell: a Bristol product who went on to play for the UConn men's basketball team. That's about where the similarities end. Clingan is a 7-foot-2 center who was a key piece to a national championship team as a freshman.

Dec 10, 2024 · Rutgers Basketball Head Coach Steve Pikiell talks with the media to recap his program's Tuesday night win over Penn State at Jersey Mike's Arena.