Tubby Smith Fired After NCAA Tournament Loss

Myron Medcalf discusses Minnesota’s firing of Tubby Smith due to NCAA tournament loss, after six years with the Golden Gophers.

The Gophers made three NCAA tournament appearances under Smith. They beat UCLA this year before losing on Sunday.

“Tubby has had a long and distinguished career and we feel it’s time for a fresh set of eyes for our student-athletes and our program in general,” Minnesota athletic director Norwood Teague said in the statement. “We are grateful to Tubby and his entire staff for their hard work and dedication to this University, our students and the entire Minnesota community. We wish Tubby, Donna and the entire staff well.”

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