Austin, TX
Rodney Terry out as Texas men's basketball coach
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has officially fired Longhorns men’s basketball coach Rodney Terry after three seasons, according to ESPN.
In early 2023, Terry became Texas’ interim coach when Chris Beard, the former coach, was suspended and subsequently fired midseason due to a family violence charge.
Later that year, Terry became the full-time head coach and enjoyed a successful first season.
Following Xavier’s win over Texas on Wednesday, rumors spread about Texas possibly letting their coach go on Thursday.
For the last two seasons, Terry took his team to the NCAA tournament, yet they didn’t advance past the first weekend in either.
ESPN reports Xavier’s Sean Miller is a top contender to replace Terry, whose contract buyout is $5.4 million.