Orlando, FL (My Sportsbook) - University of Central Florida announced on Monday that men's basketball coach Kirk Speraw will not return next season. "I want to thank coach Speraw for his tenure at the University of Central Florida, leading our men's basketball program," UCF director of athletics Keith Tribble said. "This was not an easy decision, but one we felt will serve in the best interest of our program's direction. Coach Speraw has always gone about his position with integrity and class and we appreciate all he and his staff have contributed to UCF basketball. This is the right time to make a change in direction." The Knights struggled to a 15-17 overall mark and 6-10 in Conference USA this season and were eliminated by UTEP in the quarterfinals of the C-USA Tournament. Speraw, who took over at UCF in July of 1993, guided the school to a 279-233 record, including a 40-38 mark in C-USA since joining the conference back in 2005-06. He also led the team to four Atlantic Sun tournament titles and as many NCAA Tournament appearances. |
