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Former Maryland Coach Mark Turgeon Hired at Kansas City
Turgeon, with over 470 career wins, takes over the Summit League program
Feb. 1, 2026 at 9:55am
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Former Maryland and Texas A&M head coach Mark Turgeon has agreed to a five-year contract to become the next head coach of the Kansas City Roos men's basketball team. Turgeon, who has over 470 career wins and 10 NCAA Tournament appearances, is taking over a Kansas City program that has never made the NCAA Tournament since moving to Division I in the late 1980s.
Why it matters
Turgeon's hiring is a major coup for the Kansas City program, as they land an experienced coach with a proven track record of success at the highest levels of college basketball. This move signals Kansas City's commitment to elevating their men's basketball program and competing at a higher level within the Summit League.
The details
Turgeon, who turns 61 later this week, has a 479-275 record across 23 and a half seasons as a head coach. He began his career at Jacksonville State, then had a successful seven-year stint at Wichita State that included a Sweet 16 appearance in 2006. Turgeon then coached at Texas A&M from 2007-2011, leading the Aggies to four straight NCAA Tournament appearances. He was hired as the head coach at Maryland in 2011, where he took the Terrapins to the NCAA Tournament in six of his nine full seasons, though only made the Big Dance five times due to the canceled 2020 tournament.
- Turgeon resigned from his position at Maryland on December 3, 2021.
- Turgeon will be 61 years old on February 5, 2026.
The players
Mark Turgeon
A veteran college basketball coach with over 470 career wins and 10 NCAA Tournament appearances, including stints as the head coach at Maryland and Texas A&M.
Brandon Martin
The athletic director at Kansas City, who made a significant push to hire Turgeon in the past two weeks.
Marvin Menzies
The outgoing head coach at Kansas City, who the school announced would not be returning after this season.
What’s next
Turgeon will look to quickly turn around the Kansas City program, which is currently 4-18 this season. He is expected to bring his son, Will, onto the coaching staff as well.
The takeaway
Turgeon's hiring at Kansas City represents a major coup for the mid-major program, as they land an experienced and accomplished coach who should be able to elevate the team and compete for NCAA Tournament berths in the Summit League.
