OFFICIAL: Texas Tech Head Coach Grant McCasland Resigns After Heated Board Meeting Rocks Program
OFFICIAL: Texas Tech Head Coach Grant McCasland Resigns After Heated Board Meeting Rocks Program
In a surprising turn of events, Texas Tech men’s basketball head coach Grant McCasland has officially resigned from his position, effective immediately, following a controversial board meeting held Monday evening.
McCasland, who led the Red Raiders through two competitive seasons, confirmed his resignation in a brief statement released by the university early Tuesday morning. “After careful consideration and in light of recent discussions with university leadership, I have chosen to step down as head coach. I am proud of what we accomplished and grateful for the opportunity to lead this program,” McCasland stated.
The decision comes on the heels of what insiders described as a “highly contentious” meeting between McCasland and members of Texas Tech’s athletic administration and board of regents. While specific details remain undisclosed, sources suggest disagreements over team management, player development strategy, and long-term vision for the program were central to the heated discussions.
The timing of McCasland’s departure is particularly jarring, as the Red Raiders were preparing for offseason workouts and incoming transfers. His leadership was viewed as instrumental in Texas Tech’s recent resurgence in the Big 12 Conference, and his sudden exit leaves a void at a critical juncture for the program.
In a brief statement, Texas Tech Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt thanked McCasland for his service and announced that assistant coach Steve Green will assume interim head coaching duties while the university initiates a national search for a permanent replacement.
Fans and analysts alike are left speculating about the internal conflicts that led to McCasland’s abrupt resignation. As the university works to steady the program’s course, more developments are expected in the coming days.
