Pelphrey Dismissed As Ua Basketball Coach
by March 13, 2011 7:00 pm 55 views
John Pelphrey was dismissed as the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Arkansas on Sunday after a tumultuous 4 seasons in the position.
He leaves with an overall record of 69-59. After several seasons of player suspensions and team dismissals, the erratic performance of the basketball team led to dwindling crowds at Bud Walton Arena.
University of Arkansas Athletic Director Jeff Long said that a national search for a new men’s basketball coach will begin immediately.
"After a thorough and comprehensive evaluation of our men’s basketball program, including an assessment of the overall student-athlete experience within our program, it is clear that we have not made the progress over the last four years that is necessary to return Razorback Basketball to a place of national relevance." Long said. "As a program, our initial goals are to challenge for Southeastern Conference championships, compete in the NCAA Tournament and support our student-athletes in the pursuit of a degree. Our program’s tradition demonstrates those goals are certainly attainable at the University of Arkansas.
"I want to thank John and his staff for their hard work and dedication to the Razorback program. I am appreciative of their efforts on behalf of the University of Arkansas."