Clemson gives Purnell 2-year extension (AP)

 
Clemson basketball coach Oliver Purnell has agreed to a two-year contract extension through 2014. Purnell took over for the Tigers in 2003. He has a record of 94-67, including a school-record 49 wins during the past two years. The Tigers finished third in the Atlantic Coast Conference regular season, and upset Duke in the tournament semifinals before losing to No. [link]

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Clemson gives Purnell extension through 2014
Clemson basketball coach Oliver Purnell has agreed to a two-year contract extension through 2014.
Purnell deal with Clemson now through 2014
Clemson basketball coach Oliver Purnell has agreed to a two-year contract extension through 2014. Purnell took over for the Tigers in 2003. He has a record of 94-67, including a school-record 49 wins during the past two years. The Tigers finished ...
Clemson's Purnell agrees to contract extension
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) -- Clemson basketball coach Oliver Purnell has agreed to a two-year contract exte...