Men's Basketball
Martelli, Phil
Phil Martelli
- Title:
- Associate Head Coach
- Phone:
- (734) 763-5504
With nearly five decades of basketball experience, legendary collegiate coach Phil Martelli completed his fifth season with the University of Michigan basketball program serving as the associate head coach under Juwan Howard.
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Joining the U-M coaching staff in 2019, Martelli's influences continue to be felt throughout the program. Compiling a 79-48 record during his time in Ann Arbor, Martelli has been instrumental in helping the Wolverines to the 2021 Big Ten title and back-to-back Sweet 16s at the 2021 and 2022 NCAA Tournaments, which extended U-M's run with five straight second weekend trips.
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In 2021, U-M earned its second No. 1 seed in the Big Ten Tournament as well as the third No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament (East Regional). In fact, the Wolverines advanced to the program's 15th Elite Eight in 2021 before falling to UCLA (51-49) for the last spot in the Final Four. In 2023, U-M earned an NIT bid and advanced to the second round.
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In Big Ten play, U-M has racked up 10-plus wins in four of five seasons with assistance of Martelli on the bench. Navigating Covid-19 for nearly three seasons, the Wolverines claimed the program's 15th Big Ten title with 14 wins during the 2020-01 campaign. Adding in those four 10-plus win seasons, U-M has extended its streak to nine straight with double-digit wins in league play.
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Before heading to Ann Arbor, Martelli spent 34 years at Saint Joseph's serving as an assistant coach for 10 years (1986-95), before taking over as the head coach for 24 seasons (1996-2019). Throughout his three decades, he helped build the Saint Joseph's program into one of the most consistent in the Atlantic 10, becoming a perennial postseason participant and a key player on the national scene. He earned his place among the top coaches in the school's storied history and is one of the most respected coaches in the game.
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Martelli is the Hawks' all-time leader in career victories with a mark of 444-328. He set the school record for most wins in a season (30) in 2004 and recorded 10 total 20-plus win seasons -- the most for any Hawks' coach. His Atlantic 10 record of 218-176 ranks second all-time in league history and trails only Temple's John Chaney. He won seven Atlantic 10 regular season/divisional titles (1986, '97, 2001, '02, '03, '04 & '05) and guided the Hawks to seven A-10 Tournament championship games, winning the title four times (1986, '97, 2014 & '16).
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Martelli had 16 postseason appearances (8 NCAA, 8 NIT) advancing to two NCAA Sweet 16s (1997 and 2004) and the school's third Elite Eight appearance in 2004. He guided the Hawks to NIT runner-up finishes in his first season at the helm of the Hawks in 1996 and then again in 2005.
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Among his many memorable seasons in charge of the Hawks, the 2003-04 campaign stands out as the most outstanding during his tenure. After Martelli and his Hawks finished the regular season undefeated (27-0) and reached the No. 1 ranking for the first time, Saint Joseph's suffered its first setback against Xavier in A-10 Tournament quarterfinal.
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Despite the conference tournament loss, the Hawks earned the first-ever No. 1 seed (East) in the 2004 NCAA Tournament. After wins over Liberty (82-63), Texas Tech (70-65) and Wake Forest (84-80), Saint Joseph's advanced to the program's third ever Elite Eight, however, fell to Oklahoma State, 64-62, just two points short of the Final Four. Following the season, Martelli and his point guard Jameer Nelson swept the consensus National Coach and Player of the Year honors.
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In addition to his National Coach of the Year honor in 2004, Martelli was named the Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year four times (1997, 2001, '04 and '05), the USBWA District Coach of the Year, twice (1997 and 2004) and the Philadelphia Big 5 Coach of the Year four times (1996, '97, 2004 and '16).
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Seven of Martelli's players reached the NBA, with first round picks Jameer Nelson (2004; 20th by Denver), Delonte West (2004; 24th by Boston) and DeAndre' Bembry (2016; 21st by Atlanta) as well as second-round selection Ahmad Nivins (2009; 56th by Dallas). Additionally, Dwayne Jones and Ronald Roberts, Jr. had NBA?stints and undrafted free agent Langston Galloway earned All-Rookie second team honors with the New York Knicks in 2015. Galloway is currently playing in the NBA G League with the College Park Skyhawks.
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Martelli served as President of the NABC's Board of Directors and as a member of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Ethics Coalition, as well as a board member on the NCAA Division I Oversight Committee. In 2016, he was honored with the Gene Bartow Award by CollegeInsider.com for outstanding achievement and contributions to the game.
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Martelli was also the chair of the Coaches vs. Cancer National Council for 12 years and served the co-chair of the Philadelphia chapter of that organization, with the city's coaches becoming one of the top fundraising groups in the nation. He has received numerous honors for his community work and in 2017, he was the co-recipient of the American Cancer Society's Circle of Honor Award with Fran Dunphy of Temple. Martelli has also been awarded three honorary doctorates - from his alma mater, Widener University (2004), as well as Cabrini College (2006) and Immaculata University (2010).
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Prior to his arrival at Saint Joseph's, Martelli spent seven years as head basketball coach at Bishop Kenrick High School in the Philadelphia Catholic League, which became Kennedy Kenrick Catholic High School, and is now closed. He compiled a 112-85 record and reached the Catholic League title game in 1980. Current Hall of Fame UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma served as an assistant under Martelli from 1979-81.
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He began his coaching career as an assistant coach at his alma mater Widener College in 1977 under C. Alan Rowe, helping the Pioneers reach the 1978 NCAA Division III Final Four and title game. That Widener team set the program record with 26 wins (26-5) -- a mark still held today -- and was inducted into the Widener Athletics Hall of Fame in 2018 as it remains one of only three programs to reach an NCAA title game along with football and polo.
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As a point guard with Widener College, Martelli was part of two NCAA Tournament teams in 1974-75 and 1975-76, and at the time set the school's single season and career assist marks. He currently ranks third all-time with 421 career assists and is tied for third with 151 assists during the 1974-75 season. A 1976 graduate, Martelli earned his degree in political science as well as a state teaching certificate for secondary education.
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In 2022, Martelli was inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame.
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Martelli's wife, Judy (Marra), played under famed women's coach Cathy Rush at Immaculata College, which won the first three U.S. national AIAW women's college basketball championships (1972, ‘73 and ‘74). In 2014, Judy, Coach Rush and her teammates were honored with a team induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass.
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The Martelli's have been married for 47 years and have three children -- Phil Jr., Jimmy, and Elizabeth. Phil, Jr., is the associate head coach at Bryant, while Jimmy is an assistant coach at Penn State. Together Phil and Judy have nine grandchildren – Philip, Marra, Avery, Brynley, Madalyn, Nolan, Callan, Nathan, Griffin and Colin.
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Joining the U-M coaching staff in 2019, Martelli's influences continue to be felt throughout the program. Compiling a 79-48 record during his time in Ann Arbor, Martelli has been instrumental in helping the Wolverines to the 2021 Big Ten title and back-to-back Sweet 16s at the 2021 and 2022 NCAA Tournaments, which extended U-M's run with five straight second weekend trips.
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In 2021, U-M earned its second No. 1 seed in the Big Ten Tournament as well as the third No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament (East Regional). In fact, the Wolverines advanced to the program's 15th Elite Eight in 2021 before falling to UCLA (51-49) for the last spot in the Final Four. In 2023, U-M earned an NIT bid and advanced to the second round.
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In Big Ten play, U-M has racked up 10-plus wins in four of five seasons with assistance of Martelli on the bench. Navigating Covid-19 for nearly three seasons, the Wolverines claimed the program's 15th Big Ten title with 14 wins during the 2020-01 campaign. Adding in those four 10-plus win seasons, U-M has extended its streak to nine straight with double-digit wins in league play.
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Before heading to Ann Arbor, Martelli spent 34 years at Saint Joseph's serving as an assistant coach for 10 years (1986-95), before taking over as the head coach for 24 seasons (1996-2019). Throughout his three decades, he helped build the Saint Joseph's program into one of the most consistent in the Atlantic 10, becoming a perennial postseason participant and a key player on the national scene. He earned his place among the top coaches in the school's storied history and is one of the most respected coaches in the game.
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Martelli is the Hawks' all-time leader in career victories with a mark of 444-328. He set the school record for most wins in a season (30) in 2004 and recorded 10 total 20-plus win seasons -- the most for any Hawks' coach. His Atlantic 10 record of 218-176 ranks second all-time in league history and trails only Temple's John Chaney. He won seven Atlantic 10 regular season/divisional titles (1986, '97, 2001, '02, '03, '04 & '05) and guided the Hawks to seven A-10 Tournament championship games, winning the title four times (1986, '97, 2014 & '16).
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Martelli had 16 postseason appearances (8 NCAA, 8 NIT) advancing to two NCAA Sweet 16s (1997 and 2004) and the school's third Elite Eight appearance in 2004. He guided the Hawks to NIT runner-up finishes in his first season at the helm of the Hawks in 1996 and then again in 2005.
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Among his many memorable seasons in charge of the Hawks, the 2003-04 campaign stands out as the most outstanding during his tenure. After Martelli and his Hawks finished the regular season undefeated (27-0) and reached the No. 1 ranking for the first time, Saint Joseph's suffered its first setback against Xavier in A-10 Tournament quarterfinal.
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Despite the conference tournament loss, the Hawks earned the first-ever No. 1 seed (East) in the 2004 NCAA Tournament. After wins over Liberty (82-63), Texas Tech (70-65) and Wake Forest (84-80), Saint Joseph's advanced to the program's third ever Elite Eight, however, fell to Oklahoma State, 64-62, just two points short of the Final Four. Following the season, Martelli and his point guard Jameer Nelson swept the consensus National Coach and Player of the Year honors.
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In addition to his National Coach of the Year honor in 2004, Martelli was named the Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year four times (1997, 2001, '04 and '05), the USBWA District Coach of the Year, twice (1997 and 2004) and the Philadelphia Big 5 Coach of the Year four times (1996, '97, 2004 and '16).
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Seven of Martelli's players reached the NBA, with first round picks Jameer Nelson (2004; 20th by Denver), Delonte West (2004; 24th by Boston) and DeAndre' Bembry (2016; 21st by Atlanta) as well as second-round selection Ahmad Nivins (2009; 56th by Dallas). Additionally, Dwayne Jones and Ronald Roberts, Jr. had NBA?stints and undrafted free agent Langston Galloway earned All-Rookie second team honors with the New York Knicks in 2015. Galloway is currently playing in the NBA G League with the College Park Skyhawks.
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Martelli served as President of the NABC's Board of Directors and as a member of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Ethics Coalition, as well as a board member on the NCAA Division I Oversight Committee. In 2016, he was honored with the Gene Bartow Award by CollegeInsider.com for outstanding achievement and contributions to the game.
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Martelli was also the chair of the Coaches vs. Cancer National Council for 12 years and served the co-chair of the Philadelphia chapter of that organization, with the city's coaches becoming one of the top fundraising groups in the nation. He has received numerous honors for his community work and in 2017, he was the co-recipient of the American Cancer Society's Circle of Honor Award with Fran Dunphy of Temple. Martelli has also been awarded three honorary doctorates - from his alma mater, Widener University (2004), as well as Cabrini College (2006) and Immaculata University (2010).
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Prior to his arrival at Saint Joseph's, Martelli spent seven years as head basketball coach at Bishop Kenrick High School in the Philadelphia Catholic League, which became Kennedy Kenrick Catholic High School, and is now closed. He compiled a 112-85 record and reached the Catholic League title game in 1980. Current Hall of Fame UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma served as an assistant under Martelli from 1979-81.
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He began his coaching career as an assistant coach at his alma mater Widener College in 1977 under C. Alan Rowe, helping the Pioneers reach the 1978 NCAA Division III Final Four and title game. That Widener team set the program record with 26 wins (26-5) -- a mark still held today -- and was inducted into the Widener Athletics Hall of Fame in 2018 as it remains one of only three programs to reach an NCAA title game along with football and polo.
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As a point guard with Widener College, Martelli was part of two NCAA Tournament teams in 1974-75 and 1975-76, and at the time set the school's single season and career assist marks. He currently ranks third all-time with 421 career assists and is tied for third with 151 assists during the 1974-75 season. A 1976 graduate, Martelli earned his degree in political science as well as a state teaching certificate for secondary education.
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In 2022, Martelli was inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame.
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Martelli's wife, Judy (Marra), played under famed women's coach Cathy Rush at Immaculata College, which won the first three U.S. national AIAW women's college basketball championships (1972, ‘73 and ‘74). In 2014, Judy, Coach Rush and her teammates were honored with a team induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass.
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The Martelli's have been married for 47 years and have three children -- Phil Jr., Jimmy, and Elizabeth. Phil, Jr., is the associate head coach at Bryant, while Jimmy is an assistant coach at Penn State. Together Phil and Judy have nine grandchildren – Philip, Marra, Avery, Brynley, Madalyn, Nolan, Callan, Nathan, Griffin and Colin.
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The Phil Martelli File
Born: August 31, 1954
Hometown: Media, Pennsylvania
High School: Saint Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia, Pa.), 1972
College: Widener College, 1976 (Political Science & State Teaching Certificate for Secondary Education)
Wife: Judy (Marra; 47 years in November)
Children (3): Phil Jr., Jimmy, Elizabeth
Grandchildren (10): Philip Stephen, Marra, Avery, Brynley, Madalyn, Nolan, Callan, Nathan, Griffin and Colin
Career Resume
| Years | School | Position |
| 1977-78 | Widener College | Assistant Coach |
| 1978-85 | Bishop Kenrick High School  | Head Coach |
| 1985-95 | Saint Joseph's University | Assistant Coach |
| 1995-2019 | Saint Joseph's University | Head Coach |
| 2019-present  | University of Michigan | Associate Head Coach |
Coaching Career Breakdown
| Year | School | Record  | Conference | Finish | Tournament | Postseason |
| 1977-78 | Widener College (AC) | 26-5 | 10-0 | 1st | -- | NCAA: DIII Runner-up |
| 1978-79 | Bishop Kenrick H.S. (HC) | 14-13 | 6-10 | 7th (North) | -- | -- |
| 1979-80 | Bishop Kenrick H.S. (HC) | 16-13 | 10-6 | t-3rd (North)Â Â | PCL Runner-up | -- |
| 1980-81 | Bishop Kenrick H.S. (HC) | 20-8 | 12-4 | 2nd (North) | North Semifinal | -- |
| 1981-82 | Bishop Kenrick H.S. (HC) | 15-13 | 10-6 | 4th (North) | PCL Semifinal | -- |
| 1982-83 | Bishop Kenrick H.S. (HC) | 14-14 | 11-5 | t-3rd (North) | PCL Semifinal | -- |
| 1983-84 | Bishop Kenrick H.S. (HC) | 21-7 | 13-3 | 1st (North) | North Semifinal | -- |
| 1984-85 | Bishop Kenrick H.S. (HC) | 12-17 | 9-7 | t-4th (North) | North Semifinal | -- |
| 1985-86 | Saint Joseph's (AC) | 26-6 | 16-2 | 1st | A10 Champions  | NCAA: Second Round |
| 1986-87 | Saint Joseph's (AC) | 16-13 | 9-9 | t-4th | A10 Semifinal | -- |
| 1987-88 | Saint Joseph's (AC) | 15-14 | 9-9 | t-4th | A10 Semifinal | -- |
| 1988-89 | Saint Joseph's (AC) | 8-21 | 4-14 | 9th | A10 Quarterfinal | -- |
| 1989-90 | Saint Joseph's (AC) | 7-21 | 5-13 | t-8th | A10 First Round | -- |
| 1990-91 | Saint Joseph's (AC) | 13-17 | 7-11 | 8th | A10 Semifinal | -- |
| 1991-92 | Saint Joseph's (AC) | 13-15 | 6-10 | t-6th | A10 Quarterfinal | -- |
| 1992-93 | Saint Joseph's (AC) | 18-11 | 8-6 | t-2nd | A10 Semifinal | NIT: First Round |
| 1993-94 | Saint Joseph's (AC) | 14-14 | 5-11 | 8th | A10 Quarterfinal | -- |
| 1994-95 | Saint Joseph's (AC) | 17-12 | 9-7 | t-4th | A10 Semifinal | NIT: First Round |
| 1995-96 | Saint Joseph's (HC) | 19-13 | 9-7 | 3rd (East) | A10 Quarterfinal | NIT: Runner-up |
| 1996-97 | Saint Joseph's (HC) | 26-7 | 13-3 | 1st (East) | A10 Champions | NCAA: Sweet 16 |
| 1997-98 | Saint Joseph's (HC) | 11-17 | 3-13 | 5th (East)  | A10 Quarterfinal | -- |
| 1998-99 | Saint Joseph's (HC) | 12-18 | 5-11 | 5th (East) | A10 First Round | -- |
| 1999-2000 | Saint Joseph's (HC) | 13-16 | 7-9 | 4th (East) | A10 Quarterfinal | -- |
| 2000-01 | Saint Joseph's (HC) | 26-7 | 14-2 | 1st (East) | A10 Semifinal | NCAA: Second Round |
| 2001-02 | Saint Joseph's (HC) | 19-12 | 12-4 | 1st (East) | A10 Quarterfinal | NIT: Second Round |
| 2002-03 | Saint Joseph's (HC) | 23-7 | 12-4 | 1st (East) | A10 Semifinal | NCAA: First Round |
| 2003-04 | Saint Joseph's (HC) | 30-2 | 16-0 | 1st (East) | A10 Quarterfinal | NCAA: Elite Eight |
| 2004-05 | Saint Joseph's (HC) | 24-12 | 14-2 | 1st | A10 Runner-up | NIT: Runner-up |
| 2005-06 | Saint Joseph's (HC) | 19-14 | 9-7 | 5th | A10 Runner-up | NIT: Second Round |
| 2006-07 | Saint Joseph's (HC) | 18-14 | 9-7 | 6th | A10 Quarterfinal | -- |
| 2007-08 | Saint Joseph's (HC) | 21-13 | 9-7 | 5th | A10 Runner-up | NCAA: First Round |
| 2008-09 | Saint Joseph's (HC) | 17-15 | 9-7 | 5th | A10 Quarterfinal | -- |
| 2009-10 | Saint Joseph's (HC) | 11-20 | 5-11 | t-11th | A10 First Round | -- |
| 2010-11 | Saint Joseph's (HC) | 11-22 | 4-12 | 12th | A10 Semifinal | -- |
| 2011-12 | Saint Joseph's (HC) | 20-14 | 9-7 | 5th | A10 Quarterfinal | NIT: First Round |
| 2012-13 | Saint Joseph's (HC) | 18-14 | 8-8 | t-9th | A10 Quarterfinal | NIT: First Round |
| 2013-14 | Saint Joseph's (HC) | 24-10 | 11-5 | t-3rd | A10 Champions | NCAA: First Round |
| 2014-15 | Saint Joseph's (HC) | 13-18 | 7-11 | 10th | A10 Quarterfinal | -- |
| 2015-16 | Saint Joseph's (HC) | 28-8 | 13-5 | 4th | A10 Champions | NCAA: Second Round |
| 2016-17 | Saint Joseph's (HC) | 11-20 | 4-14 | t-12th | A10 First Round | -- |
| 2017-18 | Saint Joseph's (HC) | 16-16 | 10-8 | 4th | A10 Semifinal | -- |
| 2018-19 | Saint Joseph's (HC) | 14-19 | 6-12 | t-10th | A10 Quarterfinal | -- |
| 2019-20 | Michigan (AHC) | 19-12 | 10-10 | 9th | canceled (covid-19) | canceled (covid-19) |
| 2020-21 | Michigan (AHC) | 23-5 | 14-3 | 1st | BTTÂ Semifinal | NCAA: Elite Eight |
| 2021-22 | Michigan (AHC) | 19-15 | 11-9 | 8th | BTTÂ Second Round | NCAA: Sweet 16 |
| 2022-23 | Michigan (AHC) | 18-16 | 11-9 | t-5th | BTTÂ Second Round | NIT: Second Round |
| 2023-24 | Michigan (AHC) | 8-24 | 3-17 | 14th | BTT First Round | -- |
Career Record
| Years | School | Overall | Conference | Seasons |
| 1977-78 | Widener College (AC) | 26-5 | 10-0 | 1 |
| 1978-85 | Bishop Kenrick High School (HC)Â Â | 112-85 | 71-41 | 7 |
| 1985-95 | Saint Joseph's (AC) | 147-144 | 78-92 | 10 |
| 1995-2019 | Saint Joseph's (HC) | 444-328 | 218-76 | 24 |
| 2019-present  | Michigan (AHC) | 87-72 | 49-48 | 5 |
| Career | 816-634 | 426-357 | 47 | |
| as Head Coach | 556-413 | 289-217 | 31 | |
| as Assistant Coach  | 260-221 | 137-140 | 16 | |
| at Saint Joseph's | 591-472 | 296-268 | 34 | |
| at Michigan | 87-72 | 49-48 | 5 |
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