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Two College Basketball Coaches Fired on Sunday
More head coach dismissals expected as NCAA men's season ends
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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The men's college basketball regular season concluded on Sunday, leading to the firing of two head coaches - Damon Stoudamire at Georgia Tech and Dwayne Stephens at Western Michigan. Stoudamire was let go after a 42-55 record and last-place ACC finish, while Stephens was dismissed following four seasons of poor overall results. More head coach firings are expected in the coming days as programs look to make changes ahead of the offseason and transfer portal activity.
Why it matters
The end of the college basketball season is a critical time for programs to evaluate their leadership and make necessary changes. Firing a head coach is a major decision with significant financial and competitive implications, so these moves signal a desire by the schools to improve their basketball fortunes going forward.
The details
Georgia Tech parted ways with Damon Stoudamire after three seasons, during which the Yellow Jackets went 42-55 overall and finished in last place in the ACC this past season at 2-16. Meanwhile, Western Michigan dismissed Dwayne Stephens after four years, as the Broncos compiled a 42-84 record under his leadership, including a 26-46 mark in Mid-American Conference play.
- The men's college basketball regular season concluded on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
- Georgia Tech fired Damon Stoudamire on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
- Western Michigan dismissed Dwayne Stephens on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
The players
Damon Stoudamire
The former NBA star was the head coach at Georgia Tech for three seasons, compiling a 42-55 record.
Dwayne Stephens
A Ferndale, Michigan native, Stephens was the head coach at Western Michigan for four years, going 42-84 overall.
Tom Izzo
The longtime head coach at Michigan State, where Stephens served as his top assistant from 2003-2022.
What’s next
Teams will need to quickly jump into the offseason, including the transfer portal, meaning more coaching decisions are likely to be made in the coming days.
The takeaway
The end of the college basketball season is a critical time for programs to evaluate their leadership and make necessary changes, with the firings of Stoudamire and Stephens signaling a desire by their respective schools to improve their basketball fortunes going forward.
