Iowa Fires Coach Fran McCaffery After Disappointing Season; BYU Advances in Big 12
Iowa has let go of Fran McCaffery after a season marked by lost potential, while BYU claims victory in the Big 12 quarterfinals.
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In a significant turn of events, Iowa has fired coach Fran McCaffery after 15 seasons amid the Hawkeyes' disappointing finish in the Big Ten. McCaffery, the program's all-time wins leader, departs following a campaign where Iowa dropped to 17-16, missing the NCAA Tournament for a second consecutive year. His tenure included seven NCAA appearances, but faced criticism over recent performance. Meanwhile, BYU secured a 96-92 victory over Iowa State in the Big 12 quarterfinals, led by Richie Saunders’ record-setting 3-point effort, advancing toward their NCAA Tournament hopes.
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Fran McCaffery was fired due to a disappointing season where Iowa finished 17-16 and missed the NCAA Tournament for a second consecutive year, despite his overall successful tenure with seven NCAA appearances.
Fran McCaffery's final game with Iowa ended with his ejection during a loss to Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament. He received two technical fouls for arguing with officials.
BYU secured a 96-92 victory over Iowa State in the Big 12 quarterfinals, led by Richie Saunders' record-setting 3-point effort.
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