July 6, 2011
CSNBayArea.com staff
Stanford men's basketball coach Johnny Dawkins signed a two-year extension through the 2015-16 season, the school announced in a press release Wednesday. Dawkins is 49-48 after three campaigns on The Farm.
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"I am thrilled to extend my affiliation with Stanford University," Dawkins said. "Not only am I excited about the future of our basketball program, but proud to be part of a world-renowned university and athletic department."
Last season, without a senior for the first time in school history, the Cardinal went 15-16. Stanford notched four all-conference selections, the most since four members of the 2008 Sweet 16 squad received the honor.
"I am very excited about the future of our basketball program under coach Dawkins," said athletic director Bob Bowlsby. "Johnny and his staff have recruited very well and are on the brink of some very fun years ahead. Our team is young but very talented and I am confident of the growth and maturation in the years ahead. Johnny has done a tremendous job of leading our basketball program and is a perfect fit at Stanford."
As a player at Duke, Dawkins finished his playing career in 1986 as the school's all-time leading scorer. A two-time first team All-ACC selection, Dawkins was Duke's first consensus two-time, first team All-American.
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During his senior year, he was was named ACC Tournament MVP while also becoming the first Naismith Player of the Year recipient in Blue Devils history.