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Rod Strickland Aims to Revive LIU Sharks Basketball

12/12/2025

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Rod Strickland, a New York City Basketball Hall of Famer and former Knicks draft pick, begins his fourth season as Long Island University head coach.
His aim is to revitalize the program, which has struggled since rebranding as the Sharks.
Strickland plans to infuse the team with the grit and resilience of his career.
He works from the Steinberg Wellness Center in Brooklyn and seeks to restore Sharks' competitive edge.

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Story summary

Rod Strickland, a New York City Basketball Hall of Famer and former Knicks draft pick, begins his fourth season as Long Island University head coach.
His aim is to revitalize the program, which has struggled since rebranding as the Sharks.
Strickland plans to infuse the team with the grit and resilience of his career.
He works from the Steinberg Wellness Center in Brooklyn and seeks to restore Sharks' competitive edge.