Giannini gets extension at La Salle after Sweet 16 run
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La Salle and head men's basketball coach John Giannini have agreed to a multi-year contract extension.
Giannini guided the Explorers to their first NCAA Tournament since 1992 this past season and they reached the second round with a "First Four" win over Boise State before knocking off Kansas State and Ole Miss. The last time La Salle reached the Sweet 16 was 1955.
The run ended with a loss to Wichita State but was enough for Giannini to receive an extension.
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"I am honored to coach at La Salle," Giannini said. "I am deeply invested in our program and student-athletes. Our program is forming a pattern of consistent success on and off the court that we are eager to build on."
Giannini became La Salle's head coach prior to the 2004-05 season after stints at Rowan and Maine. He has 440 career wins -- 143 coming at La Salle.