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Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell announces cancer diagnosis after surgery
Rutgers men's basketball coach Steve Pikiell announced he has cancer, underwent successful surgery, and will undergo chemotherapy, with plans to stay involved while Brandin Knight serves as interim leader if he cannot be on the bench. There is no set timeline for his full return, and the program will navigate the season with Knight guiding the team during Pikiell's absence.
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About Brandin Knight
Brandin Adar Knight is an American basketball coach and former player who is associate head coach for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
Everything about Brandin Knight →- Occupation
- basketball player, basketball coach
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- December 16, 1981