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Hall of Fame women’s basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer is retiring after a historic 50-year coaching career, Rutgers announced Saturday.
Stringer accrued 1,055 wins, four Final Four appearances and 28 NCAA Tournament showings in her storied career at Cheyney State, Iowa and Rutgers.
After 50 years and 1,055 wins, @cvivianstringer will retire from coaching, effective Sept. 1.
— Rutgers W.Basketball (@RutgersWBB) April 30, 2022
It is impossible to find the words right now to sum up what you mean to us and to the game, but we'll start with two:
𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒀𝒐𝒖
We love you, Coach.
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“I am officially announcing my retirement,” Stringer said in a release. “My life has been defined by coaching and I’ve been on this journey for over five decades. It is rare that someone gets to do what they love for this long and I have been fortunate to do that. I love Rutgers University for the incredible opportunity they offered me and the tremendous victories we achieved together.”
The iconic coach did not join the Rutgers team during the 2021-2022 season due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. Associate Tim Eatman took over for Stringer as the team’s head coach last season.
“This was the hardest decision of my life, but I thank God he has allowed me to do the thing I love most. I am ready to start my new journey and spending more time with my family, children, and grandchildren. I am truly blessed to have had so many wonderful people in my life.”
Stringer’s retirement will become effective on September 1, and a national search for the school’s next women’s basketball coach will begin immediately.
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