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College basketball coaches fired: Full list of every hire, change in 2026
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The 2025-26 men's basketball season has come to an end, with Michigan winning the national championship over UConn. With the transfer portal opening on April 7, every coaching change of the carousel has now been filled.
Kansas State's Jerome Tang was one of the first major dominoes to fall . North Carolina also finally made its hire, bringing on former NBA champion Michael Malone as Hubert Davis' replacement.
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Numerous other Power conference jobs have been filled at Syracuse, Providence, Arizona State, Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, to name a few.
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Here's the full list of every head coaching hire and change in 2026:
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This story will be updated live.
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Air Force: Joe Scott (Joe Crispin hired as replacement)
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Arkansas-Little Rock:Darrell Walker (Travis Ford hired as replacement)
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Arizona State:Bobby Hurley (Randy Bennett hired as replacement)
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Ball State: Michael Lewis (Chris Capko hired as replacement)
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Belmont:Casey Alexander (Evan Bradds hired as replacement)
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Boston College: Earl Grant (Luke Murray hired as replacement)
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Butler:Thad Matta (Ronald Nored hired as replacement)
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Charleston:Chris Mack (John Groce hired as replacement)
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Charlotte:Aaron Fearne (Wes Miller hired as replacement)
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Cincinnati:Wes Miller (Jerrod Calhoun hired as replacement)
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Creighton:Greg McDermott (Alan Huss hired as replacement)
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Eastern Michigan:Stan Heath (Billy Donlon hired as replacement)
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Florida International:Jeremy Ballard (Joey Cantens hired as replacement)
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Georgia State:Jonas Hayes (Jon Cremins hired as replacement)
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Georgia Tech: Damon Stoudamire (Scott Cross hired as replacement)
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Kansas City: Marvin Menzies ( Mark Turgeon hired as replacement )
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Kansas State: Jerome Tang ( Casey Alexander hired as replacement )
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Lamar: Alvin Brooks (Jordan Fee hired as replacement)
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Louisiana-Monroe:Phil Cunningham (Ryan Cross hired as replacement)
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North Carolina:Hubert Davis (Michael Malone hired as replacement)
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North Florida:Matthew Driscoll (Bobby Kennen hired as replacement)
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Northern Illinois: Rashon Burno (Matt Majkrzak hired as replacement)
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Northern Iowa:Ben Jacobsen (Kyle Green hired as replacement)
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Oregon State: Wayne Tinkle (Justin Joyner hired as replacement)
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Pepperdine:Ed Schilling (Griff Aldrich hired as replacement)
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Providence: Kim English (Bryan Hodgson hired as replacement)
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San Diego: Steve Lavin (JR Blount hired as replacement)
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Saint Mary's:Randy Bennett: (Mickey McConnell hired as replacement)
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Siena:Gerry McNamara (Nevada Smith hired as replacement)
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South Florida: Bryan Hodgson (Chris Mack hired as replacement)
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St. Bonaventure: Mark Schmidt (Mike MacDonald hired as replacement)
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Tarleton State: Billy Gillispie (Eric Haut hired as replacement)
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Tennessee Tech: John Pelphrey (Tobin Anderson hired as replacement)
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Troy:Scott Cross (Adam Howard hired as replacement)
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UNC Greensboro:Mike Jones (Jerod Haase hired as replacement)
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Utah State:Jerrod Calhoun (Ben Jacobsen hired as replacement)
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Western Michigan: Dwayne Stephens (Kahil Fennell hired as replacement)
April 6: Michael Malone to North Carolina
The final and largest domino to fall, former NBA champion coach Michael Malone is heading to North Carolina to replace Hubert Davis. Malone won the 2022-23 NBA Finals with the Denver Nuggets and has over 510 wins as an NBA head coach.
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Malone last coached in college as an assistant at Manhattan in 2001.
March 30: Ben Jacobsen to Utah State
Utah State lands another big-time mid-major coach, as it's finalizing a 5-year deal with longtime Northern Iowa coach Ben Jacobsen, according to ESPN. Jacobsen led the school to five NCAA Tournament appearances in 20 seasons, including its famous upset over Kansas in the second round of the 2010 NCAA Tournament.
March 11: Jeremy Ballard, Florida International
CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein reported March 11 that Jeremy Ballard is out a FIU after eight seasons. A former VCU assistant under Shaka Smart, Ballard and FIU went 15-17 this season and didn't make the NCAA Tournament in any of his eight seasons.
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March 11: Adrian Autry, Syracuse
Another coach is out at a high-major program, as Syracuse is firing third-year coach Adrian Autry, according to multiple reports on March 11. Autry, a former Syracuse guard and longtime assistant under legendary coach Jim Boeheim, failed to reach the NCAA Tournament in three seasons at the helm.
He finishes his coaching tenure with a 49-48 record after the Orange's loss to SMU in the first round of the ACC tournament on March 10.
March 9: Mike Jones, UNC Greensboro
UNC Greensboro head coach Mike Jones won't return next season, according to multiple reports. Greensboro went 15-19 this season, although Jones had led the program to three consecutive 20-win seasons prior to 2025-26.
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March 9: Phil Cunningham, Louisiana Monroe
UL-Monroe is parting ways with first-year coach Phil Cunningham after a 4-28 season in 2025-26, the school announced. Cunningham was an assistant coach with the program last year.
March 9: Ed Schilling, Pepperdine
Pepperdine announced March 9 that second-year coach Ed Schilling won't return for the 2026-27 season. He recorded a 22-45 record in two seasons.
"After a holistic review of our men's basketball program, we have determined that it is in the best interest of our institution to make a leadership change," Pepperdine athletic director Tanner Gardner said.
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March 8: Earl Grant, Boston College
Boston College fired coach Earl Grant on March 8, the school announced. Grant had a 72-92 in five seasons with the Eagles and went 4-14 in ACC play, tying for the second-worst record in the conference.
"Our goal remains to compete at the highest level of college basketball and provide a world-class experience for our student-athletes," Boston College athletic director Blake James said. "We will begin a national search immediately for a new head coach who shares our vision of excellence, both on the court and in the classroom."
March 8: Stan Heath, Eastern Michigan
Stan Heath and Eastern Michigan agreed to part ways on March 8, the school announced. The team finished 10-21 in 2025-26, his fifth season at the helm.
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"I appreciate the opportunity to coach at my alma mater," Heath said in the announcement. "I am disappointed for our fans and the Eastern community that we were not able to reach the level of success that is possible at EMU. I wish Eastern Michigan University the best going forward."
March 8: Dwayne Stephens, Western Michigan
Western Michigan has fired head coach Dwayne Stephens, the school announced March 8. Stephens and the Broncos finished the 2025-26 season with a 10-21 record.
"Coach Stephens has elevated our men's basketball program in many ways during his tenure as our Head Coach," WMU athletic director Dan Bartholomae said in the announcement. "He has represented our Broncos with integrity and class, and we are grateful for his contributions. As the world of intercollegiate athletics continues to evolve, and as we anticipate the opening of the finest basketball training and competition venue in the Country, we believe it is in our best interests to seek new leadership and direction for our program.
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"These decisions are challenging, and we will move forward with a focus on championship level success in an exciting new home environment."
March 8: Damon Stoudamire, Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech announced the firing of third-year coach Damon Stoudamire on March 8. The Yellow Jackets finished the 2026 season with a 79-76 loss to Clemson to end the year with an 11-20 record, which included 12 straight losses. Stoudamire had a 42-55 record with the Yellow Jackets.
"On behalf of Georgia Tech, I want to thank Damon for his commitment to the Institute, our men's basketball program and, most importantly, our student-athletes," Georgia Tech athletic director Ryan Alpert said in the announcement. "He is highly respected and admired throughout the Georgia Tech community and has been a strong representative of the Institute. We wish him the very best."
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March 7: Rashon Burno, Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois fifth-year coach Rashon Burno resigned on March 7, the school announced NIU finished the season with a 9-21 record and had a losing record in each of Burno's four other seasons at the helm.
""I would like to thank Sean Frazier and President Freeman for the opportunity to lead the NIU men's basketball program, after deliberation with my family, I have decided to step away to explore other opportunities," Burno said in the announcement.
March 7: Michael Lewis, Ball State
Ball State has fired coach Michael Lewis, the school announced.
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Lewis went 61-64 in four seasons at the school, including a 12-19 mark this season. After going 20-12 in his first season in 2022-23, Lewis' Cardinals teams have gone just 41-54.
March 7: Mark Schmidt, St. Bonaventure
Mark Schmidt is retiring after 19 seasons at St. Bonaventure, the school announced March 7.
"I'm a lucky guy. To be able to be the head coach at St. Bonaventure for 19 years is an honor," Schmidt stated. "When I first got the job, I remember someone telling me I was going to be here for three or four years and then I was going to be selling insurance. I give Steve Watson and Sister Margaret Carney all the credit in the world that they took a chance on me 19 years ago. A guy who was 82-90 at Robert Morris and they allowed me to coach, they allowed us to build a program, and I think it was a pretty good one."
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Schmidt had been at St. Bonaventure since 2007, where he went 339-253 at arguably the toughest job in the Atlantic 10 Conference. That run included NCAA tournament appearances in 2012, 2018 and 2021. Prior to Schmidt's hiring, the Bonnies had been to the NCAA tournament just once from 1979-2007.
March 6: Darrell Walker, Arkansas-Little Rock
Arkansas-Little Rock announced March 6 that it's parting ways with coach Darrell Walker. The 8-year coach went 113-133 at UALR, but led the school to regular season conference titles in 2020 and 2024.
March 5: Kim English, Providence
Kim English won't return to Providence next season, according to multiple reports. Providence is on its way to missing the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive time under the third-year head coach. English holds a 42-49 record so far at the school.
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English starred at Missouri from 2008-12 before being drafted in the second round of the 2012 NBA Draft. He was the head coach at George Mason from 2021-23 before leaving for Providence.
March 3: Alvin Brooks, Lamar
Lamar announced March 3 that Alvin Brooks won't return for the 2026-27 season. The five-year Cardinals coach led Lamar to a 12-19 regular season finish in 2025-26.
"I would like to personally thank Coach Brooks and his staff for their hard work and dedication to our men's basketball program," Lamar athletic director Jeff O'Malley said in the announcement. "Alvin is a decorated member of the Cardinal Hall of Honor and we wish him, and his family, all the best moving forward."
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March 3: John Pelphrey, Tennessee Tech
Tennessee Tech fired John Pelphrey on March 3, the school announced. Tennessee Tech is moving to the Southern Conference next season and is conducting a national search ahead of the move.
Pelphrey went 79-138 in seven seasons with Tennessee Tech, including a 13-18 mark in 2025-26.
"We thank John for his service and commitment to our men's basketball program," Tennessee Tech athletic director Casey Fox said in the announcement. "We felt it was the right time for a leadership change and a refocus for the men's basketball program. We wish John and his family the best moving forward."
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Feb. 27: Billy Gillispie, Tarleton State
Billy Gillispie won't return to Tarleton State for next season, the school announced. Gillispie has been sidelined since Jan. 15 due to health issues and was previously placed on administrative leave earlier in the season while being investigated in October after the school received an anonymous complaint.
Gillispie has dealt with numerous health issues over the years, also citing his health for his resignation from Texas Tech in 2012. The former Kentucky coach also missed most of the 2023-24 related to blood pressure issues and was diagnosed with kidney failure in 2017.
Feb. 26: Wayne Tinkle, Oregon State
Oregon State is moving on from Wayne Tinkle, the school announced Feb. 26. Tinkle, OSU's coach since 2014, led the Beavers to an Elite Eight appearance in 2021 and another NCAA Tournament appearance in 2015-16.
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Oregon State holds a 16-14 record this season as members of the WCC until the Pac-12 picks back up as a full conference in 2026-27. It's unclear if Tinkle will stay as coach for the remainder of the season or not.
Feb. 20: Joe Scott, Air Force
Scott was suspended indefinitely in January while being investigated for treatment of Air Force's cadet-athletes. It was announced Feb. 20, however, that he and the school mutually agreed to part ways.
"Coach Scott's passion for the game of basketball has long been evident in his competitive and direct coaching style. It was this coaching style that guided Air Force Basketball to some of the program's most memorable achievements during his initial tenure at the Air Force Academy," Air Force athletic director Nathan Pine said in the announcement . "This is a different day, and now is the right time for a new voice and a new approach to drive the culture and success of the men's basketball program, aligned with the Air Force Academy's mission of forging leaders of character developed to lead in our Air Force and Space Force.
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"We thank Coach Scott for his 10 years of service to the Academy and wish him and his family well."
Air Force went 97-183 in Scott's second tenure as head coach from 2020 onward. He also led the program from 2000-04, taking the team to an NCAA Tournament berth in 2004.
Feb. 18: Steve Lavin, San Diego
Lavin won't return to San Diego for the 2026-27 season but will remain as head coach for the remainder of the current campaign. The former UCLA and St. John's coach has a 46-79 record at San Diego in four seasons, and currently holds an 11-17 mark this season.
"As my coaching tenure at USD begins to wind down, I would like to pause and express my heartfelt appreciation to President Jim Harris for presenting this life-changing opportunity in 2022," Lavin said in the announcement . "Teaching and coaching at the University of San Diego has been an experience of unparalleled pride and joy. Specifically, I will carry forward the gift of participating in our players' journeys, and will treasure the relationships forged along the way."
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Feb. 17: Jerome Tang, Kansas State
Tang led Kansas State to the Elite Eight in his first season at the helm in 2022-23, but it was a downward spiral from there. The Wildcats failed to reach the NCAA Tournament the next two seasons and had a 10-15 record with a 1-11 mark in conference play this season before Tang was fired.
"This was a decision that was made in the best interest of our university and men's basketball program," K-State athletic director Gene Taylor said. "Recent public comments and conduct, in addition to the program's overall direction, have not aligned with K-State's standards for supporting student-athletes and representing the university. We wish Coach Tang and his family all the best moving forward."
Kansas State is attempting to fire Tang for cause after he called out his players in a press conference after a blowout loss against Cincinnati.
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Jan. 12: Marvin Menzies, Kansas City
Kansas City announced in January that Menzies would finish out the season at Kansas City but wouldn't be returning for the 2026-27 season. The Roos hired former Maryland coach Mark Turgeon shortly after.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: College basketball coaches fired: Full list of every hire in 2026
