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UT Arlington relieved men’s basketball coach Greg Young of his duties on Friday.
Assistant Royce “Snoop” Johnson was named the interim coach.
The Mavericks are 9-16 with a 4-8 league record in their first season in the new-look WAC. They had a six-game losing streak earlier in the season and have lost three of their last five.
Young took over the program ahead of the 2021-22 season. They were 11-18 (7-10 Sun Belt) last season.
Young rose the ranks from assistant to associate to head coach at UTA over 14 years.
“Following a holistic evaluation of our program, the determination was made that now is the most advantageous time for us to make this move,” athletic director Jon Fagg said in a statement. “Change is rarely easy, and this decision was no different, but we need to inject a new, impactful, results-driven energy into the program.
“We are thankful for the many student-athletes (Young) has mentored, and on behalf of the entire department I wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”
–Field Level Media