The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Men’s Basketball program statement from Chris Del Conte and Rodney Terry
03.23.2025 | Men's Basketball
Official statements from Chris Del Conte and Rodney Terry.
Statement from Chris Del Conte, UT Vice President and Lois and Richard Folger Athletics Director:
"This was a very difficult decision and one that we put a great deal of thought, consideration and discussion into as we evaluated where we are as a men's basketball program. My philosophy has always been to wait until the end of the season and review every facet of our program before making any final decisions, and we've been doing that since our heartbreaking First Four loss in the NCAA Tournament. In looking at everything over the past three seasons, our first year in the SEC this past year, and where we're headed in the future, Coach Terry and I have decided it is in the best interest of The University of Texas to move in a different direction. Coach Terry has led our program in a first-class manner, and we've accomplished some great things. He did a tremendous job in his first season helping to manage a very difficult situation, and we're truly grateful for that. We appreciate all he's done for our student-athletes and program and wish him the best in the future."
Statement from Rodney Terry:
"I am so appreciative to have served The University of Texas and our men's basketball program for 13 seasons. It was a dream of mine to be the head coach of the Longhorns, and I've been able to live that dream. I want to thank all of our coaches and current and former players who not only helped us win a lot of games, but more importantly represented this great university in a first-class manner. Thank you to Longhorn Nation, our student section "The Corral," and all of our wonderful donors and supporters who have been consistently great to me and our program. I'll forever be a Longhorn."