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San Jose State turns to Jean Prioleau as new hoops coach

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Jean Prioleau was named San Jose State's men's basketball head coach on Friday.

Prioleau, who signed a five-year contract, joins SJSU after seven seasons as an assistant and associate head coach at Colorado. He has 11 Division I postseason appearance in 18 seasons as an assistant coach.

"I am grateful to have the opportunity to lead, mentor and push our student athletes to compete to the best of their ability," Prioleau said.

He played and started his college coaching career at Fordham, where he ranks second in steals and assists. He's also fifth in scoring with 1,442 points.