Iowa Fires Fran McCaffery After 15 Seasons as Head Basketball Coach

The Hawkeyes part ways with their all-time wins leader following a disappointing season and declining fan engagement.

Fran McCaffery, Iowa's head basketball coach for 15 years, was fired after the team finished 17-16 and missed the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season.
McCaffery, 65, leaves as the program's all-time wins leader with a 297-207 record but never advanced past the NCAA Tournament's second round.
The decision comes as Iowa faces declining attendance for men's basketball games and increased fan interest in the women's program.
Athletic Director Beth Goetz will oversee the search for a new coach, with potential candidates including Ben McCollum of Drake and Darian DeVries of West Virginia.
Challenges for the next coach include addressing resource limitations for player recruitment and reviving enthusiasm for the men's basketball program.