US EditionLittle Rock Trojans part ways with head men’s basketball coach, former Razorback Darrell Walker
UALR seeks new coach to lead Trojans into United Athletic Conference after Darrell Walker's 113-133 record and two regular season titles over eight seasons.
- On Friday, Athletic Director Frank Cuervo announced Darrell Walker was relieved after eight seasons less than 36 hours following the Trojans' loss to Lindenwood.
- Cuervo said the decision followed a thorough A-to-Z examination of the program and its trajectory, citing a need for `a breath of fresh air` while thanking Walker for his service and noting injuries this season were not the sole factor.
- In his eight seasons at the helm, Walker compiled 113 wins and led the Trojans to titles in the Sun Belt and Ohio Valley Conferences.
- With the NCAA transfer portal opening April 7, Cuervo said UALR will immediately begin a national search with a search firm to find a new coach quickly.
- Joining the United Athletic Conference on July 1, Cuervo said the program aims for conference championships and NCAA Tournament bids, seeking a more active community coach.
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Little Rock announces leadership change in Men’s basketball
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Little Rock Department of Athletics today announced a leadership change in the Trojan Men’s Basketball program. Head Coach Darrell Walker, who led the Trojans for eight seasons, compiling a 113-133 (.459) overall record, will not return for the 2026-27 season. “On behalf of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, I want to sincerely thank Coach Darrell Walker for his dedicated service to our student-athletes, our depar…
University of Arkansas-Little Rock fires men’s basketball Coach Darrell Walker | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Less than 36 hours after the University of Arkansas at Little Rock men’s basketball team saw its season end with a 72-62 loss to Lindenwood (Mo.) in the first round of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament, Athletic Director Frank Cuervo announced Friday that Coach Darrell Walker has been relieved of his duties after eight seasons leading the program.
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