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AJ Gets New Contract

AJ Gets New Contract

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South Dakota State University and women’s basketball coach Aaron Johnston have agreed to terms on a contract extension that keeps the program’s winningest coach on the bench through the 2022-23 season.

Since taking over as head coach in 2000, Johnston has compiled a 449-153 overall record (.746 winning percentage) in 19 seasons, posting 20 or more wins in a season 15 times.

He is the Summit League career leader with 151 victories in conference play, winning at an 83 percent clip (151-31 record) heading into the 2018-19 league schedule. SDSU also has fashioned a 25-2 record (.926 winning percentage) in Summit League tournament games.

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