American coach Jones signs extension

American coach Jones signs extension

Published Oct. 27, 2011 1:00 a.m. ET

American basketball coach Jeff Jones has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the school through the 2015-16 season.

Jones has been the Eagles' coach since 2000. He led AU to back-to-back appearances in the NCAA tournament in 2008 and 2009, and his 182 wins are the most in the program's history.

American finished last season with a 22-9 record.

Jones already had a contract through the 2013-2014 season. The new extension was announced Wednesday night.

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The Eagles open their season at Richmond on Nov. 11.

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