Purnell signs contract extension

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Clemson coach Oliver Purnell has agreed to
a two-year contract extension that will keep him with the Tigers
through 2016.
    Clemson athletic spokesman Tim Bourret said Tuesday the school
and Purnell have not signed the deal, but have a framework in
place. Bourret says the extension will boost Purnell’s salary to
about $1.35 million.
    A year ago, Purnell earned a two-year extension through 2014
that guaranteed him $1 million a year.
    Purnell led Clemson to its second straight NCAA tournament
appearance this season, a feat it had not accomplished since making
three straight appearances from 1996-98 under Rick Barnes.