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Texas fires coach Rodney Terry after Longhorns make another quick exit from NCAA Tournament

Texas has fired Men's Basketball Coach Rodney Terry after three seasons, as reported by ESPN.
Terry led the team to two NCAA Tournaments but did not advance past the first weekend, finishing the season with a 19-16 record and losing to Xavier in the First Four.
Sean Miller from Xavier is considered a top contender to replace Terry, who has a contract buyout of $5.4 million.
Terry expressed his pride in being a Longhorn.

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Former UTEP men's basketball head coach Rodney Terry fired by Texas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Rodney Terry who took the helm as head coach for the UTEP men's basketball team from 2018-2021 was fired as head coach for the Texas Longhorns on Sunday. In the past two seasons with the Longhorns, Terry led the team to the NCAA tournament but failed to make it passed the first weekend in both seasons. The Longhorns finished the 2024-25 season with a winning record, 19-16 overall and 6-12 in conference play. Texas got kn…

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Longhorns fire coach Rodney Terry after early tournament exit

HOUSTON (KIAH) — The University of Texas Longhorns basketball team and head coach Rodney Terry have officially parted ways, according to the team. The 56-year-old head coach thanked Longhorn Nation in a X/Twitter post from Friday, March 21 saying: "Thank you Longhorn Nation for your consistent support. And a special thanks to all of our players, coaches and staff for your commitment and continuing to stay the course all season. Love you guys." …

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Texas fires Rodney Terry, hires Xavier’s Sean Miller after he eliminates them from March Madness

The Longhorns fired coach Rodney Terry on Sunday, according to multiple reports, after the Longhorns were eliminated from March Mardness 2025 in the First Four by Xavier. Then they subsequently hired Xavier coach Sean Miller.

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ESPN: Texas fires Rodney Terry as head basketball coach

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The University of Texas has fired men's basketball coach Rodney Terry, ESPN reported on Sunday, March 23. Terry is a former UTEP men's head basketball coach. He led the Longhorns to the Elite Eight in 2023 when he took over in midseason from Chris Beard, who was suspended and ultimately fired after a felony domestic violence arrest. That charge was later dismissed. Texas lost to Xavier 86-80 in the First Four on Wedneday…

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Texas fires coach Rodney Terry after Longhorns make another quick exit from NCAA Tournament

The University of Texas fired basketball coach Rodney Terry after a disappointing first season in the Southeastern Conference and another quick exit from the NCAA Tournament.

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Reports: Texas fires Rodney Terry after falling in First Four

The University of Texas has informed head coach Rodney Terry that he has been fired, multiple media outlets reported on Sunday. Terry guided the Longhorns to an Elite Eight appearance in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. He also led Texas to…

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