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Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights head coach Steve Pikiell on the bench against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights head coach Steve Pikiell on the bench against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Entering his 11th season as the Rutgers head coach, the 58-year-old Steve Pickell made a heartbreaking announcement that he's been diagnosed with cancer.

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