College Basketball Coaches Fired: Full Updated List

Several high-profile college basketball programs have made coaching changes as the 2025-26 season comes to a close.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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With the 2025-26 men's college basketball regular season ending, a number of schools have already made coaching changes. Notable firings include Jerome Tang at Kansas State, Damon Stoudamire at Georgia Tech, and Kim English at Providence. This story provides a full updated list of all the head coaching changes during the 2025-26 season.

Why it matters

Coaching changes at the college basketball level are significant events that can have major impacts on programs, players, and recruiting. These moves often signal a shift in a team's direction and priorities as they look to improve their on-court performance and competitiveness.

The details

Some of the key coaching changes include Jerome Tang being fired by Kansas State after a disappointing 10-15 season and three-year tenure, Damon Stoudamire being let go by Georgia Tech after going 42-55 in three seasons, and Kim English parting ways with Providence after the Friars missed the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year under his leadership. Other notable changes include Mark Schmidt leaving St. Bonaventure, Wayne Tinkle out at Oregon State, and Steve Lavin announcing he won't return to San Diego next season.

  • The 2025-26 men's basketball regular season ended on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
  • Many of the coaching changes were announced in early March 2026, as the season was coming to a close.

The players

Jerome Tang

Former head coach of the Kansas State Wildcats men's basketball team, who was fired after three seasons.

Damon Stoudamire

Former head coach of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team, who was fired after three seasons.

Kim English

Former head coach of the Providence Friars men's basketball team, who won't be returning next season after three years at the helm.

Mark Schmidt

Former long-time head coach of the St. Bonaventure Bonnies men's basketball team, who is parting ways with the school after 16 seasons.

Wayne Tinkle

Former head coach of the Oregon State Beavers men's basketball team, who the school announced will not be returning next season.

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What they’re saying

“This was a decision that was made in the best interest of our university and men's basketball program. Recent public comments and conduct, in addition to the program's overall direction, have not aligned with K-State's standards for supporting student-athletes and representing the university. We wish Coach Tang and his family all the best moving forward.”

— Gene Taylor, Kansas State Athletic Director (usatoday.com)

“As my coaching tenure at USD begins to wind down, I would like to pause and express my heartfelt appreciation to President Jim Harris for presenting this life-changing opportunity in 2022. Teaching and coaching at the University of San Diego has been an experience of unparalleled pride and joy. Specifically, I will carry forward the gift of participating in our players' journeys, and will treasure the relationships forged along the way.”

— Steve Lavin (usatoday.com)

What’s next

The schools that have made coaching changes will now begin national searches to find their next head coaches, with many hoping to have new hires in place before the start of the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

The flurry of college basketball coaching changes at the end of the 2025-26 season underscores the high-pressure, high-stakes nature of the sport at the Division I level. Programs are constantly evaluating their leadership and making tough decisions to try and improve their teams' on-court performance and competitiveness.