Rutgers men's basketball coach Steve Pikiell announced Wednesday he has been diagnosed with cancer and Knights assistant coach Brandin Knight will step into interim duties while Pikiell finishes treatment for the disease after undergoing surgery.
"I am incredibly grateful to my team of doctors at RWJBarnabas Health and Memorial Sloan Kettering for guiding and supporting us through this difficult time," Pikiell wrote in a letter to Rutgers basketball fans. "After a successful surgery, my doctors and I have a kick-ass game plan to finish treatment. I will still be involved with the team to the best of my ability as I navigate the challenges of the season through treatment."