Boston College Fires Men's Basketball Coach Earl Grant

The Eagles are searching for their 14th head coach in program history after firing Earl Grant one day after BC's season ended.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Boston College has fired men's basketball head coach Earl Grant after five seasons with the program. Grant boasted a 72-92 overall record during his time on the Heights which included a 31-67 mark in ACC play. He led the program to three ACC Tournaments and one NIT, however missed the postseason for the second straight season after going 11-20 overall and 4-14 in ACC play this past season.

Why it matters

Boston College is looking to revive its struggling men's basketball program and believes a change in leadership is necessary to change the trajectory of the team. The school has greater expectations for its basketball program and is seeking a new head coach who can help the team compete at the highest level of college basketball.

The details

Grant was hired in March 2021 and led the Eagles to a 20-16 overall record and an NIT appearance in the 2023-24 season, which was his only winning season. However, the team missed the postseason the last two years, going 11-20 overall and 4-14 in ACC play this past season. Boston College athletic director Blake James said the school is beginning a national search immediately for a new head coach who shares their vision of excellence on the court and in the classroom.

  • Boston College fired Earl Grant one day after the 2025-26 season ended.
  • Grant was hired as head coach in March 2021 and spent five seasons with the program.

The players

Earl Grant

The former head coach of the Boston College men's basketball team who was fired after five seasons with the program.

Blake James

The athletic director of Boston College who announced the firing of Earl Grant and said the school will begin a national search for a new head coach.

Quinten Post

A player who spent three seasons at Boston College under Earl Grant and was selected by the Golden State Warriors in the 2024 NBA Draft with the No. 52 overall pick, becoming BC's first NBA draft pick since 2018.

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What they’re saying

“We are grateful to Earl for his dedication to our student-athletes and to the Boston College community over the past five seasons. Earl is a man of high character who represented our institution with class. However, we have greater expectations for our basketball program and I believe a change in leadership is necessary to change the trajectory of our program. We wish Earl and his family nothing but the best going forward.”

— Blake James, Boston College Athletic Director (Boston College Press Release)

“Our goal remains to compete at the highest level of college basketball and provide a world-class experience for our student-athletes. We will begin a national search immediately for a new head coach who shares our vision of excellence, both on the court and in the classroom.”

— Blake James, Boston College Athletic Director (Boston College Press Release)

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