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Charlotte Fires Head Coach Aaron Fearne After 3 Seasons
UNC Charlotte fired Aaron Fearne after a 47-51 record over three seasons, initiating a national search to restore consistent conference and NCAA Tournament competitiveness.
- On Mar 17, 2026, UNC Charlotte announced that head coach Aaron Fearne will not return after a 47-51 record in three seasons, and a national search will begin immediately.
- After a thorough review, university leaders said Chancellor Sharon Gaber cited a full evaluation of the UNC Charlotte men's basketball program, while Kevin White, Director of Athletics, said a coaching change was needed for greater success.
- On the court, Charlotte 49ers finished 17-17, lost 86-64 to South Florida, and experienced roster turnover after losing several players to the transfer portal.
- University officials said they are beginning a national search after thanking Aaron Fearne, and Kevin White, Director of Athletics, said the program must compete for conference titles and NCAA spots.
- Fearne, who became the 14th head coach in February 2024, rose from interim after five years as assistant and earned Joe B. Hall Coach of the Year finalist recognition, while Charlotte last appeared in the 2005 NCAA Tournament.
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Aaron Fearne 'will not return' as head coach to the Charlotte 49ers
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- UNC Charlotte is making a change in its men’s basketball program. The university announced Tuesday that head coach Aaron Fearne will not return, according to Director of Athletics Kevin White. A national search for a new head coach is now underway. "We have high expectations for all of our athletic [...]
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