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Clemson, Purnell agree to 2-year extension

By The Associated Press
Posted 12:43PM on Tuesday 16th June 2009 ( 15 years ago )
CLEMSON, S.C. -- Clemson coach Oliver Purnell has agreed to a two-year contract extension that will keep him with the Tigers through 2016.

Clemson athletic spokesman Tim Bourret said Tuesday the school and Purnell have not signed the deal, but have a framework in place. Bourret says the extension will boost Purnell's salary to about $1.35 million.

A year ago, Purnell earned a two-year extension through 2014 that guaranteed him $1 million a year.

Purnell led Clemson to its second straight NCAA tournament appearance this season, a feat it had not accomplished since making three straight appearances from 1996-98 under former coach Rick Barnes.

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