Johnston Signs Contract Extension with SDSU

BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University and women’s basketball coachAaron Johnston have agreed to terms on a contract extension that keeps the program’s winningest coach on the bench through the 2022-23 season. The deal was announced Thursday by university officials. 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.