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Texas Parts Ways with Head Coach Rodney Terry After First Four Exit

The Longhorns fire Terry following a disappointing season, beginning their search for a new leader as the NCAA transfer portal opens.

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Mar 12, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Rodney Terry screams instructions to his team against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Steve Roberts-Imagn Images/File Photo
Head coach Sean Miller of the Xavier Musketeers looks on in the first half of a quarterfinal game against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the Big East Men's Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 13, 2025 in New York City.

Overview

  • Rodney Terry was fired after Texas's 86-80 loss to Xavier in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament, ending his tenure with a 62-38 record over two-plus seasons.
  • Terry's tenure included an Elite Eight appearance and a Big 12 tournament title in 2023 but fell short of sustaining long-term success in the SEC.
  • The 2024-2025 season saw Texas struggle with consistency, finishing 6-12 in conference play despite seven Quad 1 wins and a No. 11 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
  • Potential candidates to replace Terry reportedly include Grant McCasland, TJ Otzelberger, and Royal Ivey, as Texas looks to stabilize its program.
  • The firing comes ahead of the NCAA transfer portal opening, intensifying the urgency for Texas to secure a new head coach to rebuild its roster.