RICHMOND, Va., April 28 (UPI) -- Jeff Capel, at 29 the youngest head coach at an NCAA Division I school, has a new six-year contract at Virginia Commonwealth University.
"We are excited to have coach Capel committed to VCU for the next six years," Athletic Director Richard K. Sander said after Capel and the school agreed to extend his contract Tuesday. "It is a strong statement about the job he's done here."
The Rams finished this season with a 23-8 record, won the Colonial Athletic Association championship and played in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1996, losing in the opening round to Wake Forest.
Capel's record in two years at VCU is 41-18.
"I am happy and excited that this (contract extension) is completed," Capel said. "We have created a strong foundation here at VCU over the past two seasons and now look to build on his success."
