Reports suggest that Texas Longhorns head men’s basketball coach Rodney Terry may not have a long tenure in Austin. According to the Houston chronicle’s Kirk Bohls, athletic director Chris Del Conte is considering making a change and finding a new coach to lead the program forward. One reason for this potential change is Del Conte’s belief that Terry dose not possess the qualities of an ‘alpha coach’. However, the financial implications of replacing Terry could delay any decision.
Terry took over as interim head coach in 2022 after Chris Beard left, achieving success by winning the Big 12 Tournament title and leading Texas to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament. despite a decent performance in his first full season with a 21-13 record, this season has been disappointing for the Longhorns.
Bohls reports that Del Conte has identified three potential candidates to replace Terry: Quin Snyder from Atlanta Hawks, Billy Donovan from Chicago Bulls, and John Calipari from Arkansas Razorbacks. All three coaches have strong track records and fit the profile of an ‘alpha coach’ that Del Conte desires.
Snyder had success at Missouri with multiple tournament appearances while Donovan achieved great results at Florida before moving to NBA coaching.Calipari boasts a championship win with Kentucky and numerous conference titles during his college coaching career.
The financial implications of hiring any of thes coaches are significant due to buyouts and contract obligations. It remains uncertain whether Texas will make a coaching change unless there is significant advancement in performance during upcoming tournaments.
