William Ernest Reigel (May 3, 1932 – October 17, 1993) was an American basketball player and coach. He played college basketball at

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and

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, leading McNeese to the 1956 NAIA championship. Reigel went on to choose the

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over an offer from the NBA's

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. He earned AAU All-American honors four times. Following his playing days, he coached at the high school level and was head coach for his alma mater, McNeese State, for three seasons, compiling a record of 55–20. He died on October 17, 1993.

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