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Craig Neal Hits A Gusher With New Mexico

Former Georgia Tech guard is a wealthy man today.

By JD King
New Mexico coach Craig Neal just signed a large new contract with the Lobos.
New Mexico coach Craig Neal just signed a large new contract with the Lobos.
Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Congratulations to former Yellow Jacket Craig "Noodles" Neal, who after one season was given a new contract by New Mexico. The basics: six years and $5.7 million.

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Neal took over after his boss, former Indiana great Steve Alford, moved on to UCLA.

Just a small point, but like Indiana's Tom Crean, he wears the same hairstyle as Shooter did in Hoosiers. Hey, it worked for Hickory.

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