DWI leads to coaching change at UTSA
UTSA basketball coach Claunch has mutually parted ways with the university after being arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
Reported by CBS Sports
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A coaching change mid-season disrupts team stability, though the interim coach's steady hand so far offers some continuity.
In Australia. No Australian direct impact; UTSA is a US college basketball programme.
Key facts
- 17-44 in two seasons
- Claunch's record at UTSA
- 5-25 overall, 1-17 American
- Last season record
- Lead assistant at LSU New Orleans
- Bowman's previous role
- 2-1 start
- Current record under Bowman
- Claunch took the UTSA job in 2024 and compiled a 17-44 record across two seasons.
- UTSA posted a 5-25 record last year.
- Claunch has agreed to leave following his arrest last month and suspension.
- In a statement after his arrest, Claunch called his actions a grave error and apologised to players, staff and the community.
- Assistant coach Nick Bowman has been acting head coach during the suspension.
- Bowman will serve as interim coach for the rest of the 2026-27 season.
- Bowman is in his third season at UTSA and was previously the lead assistant at LSU New Orleans.
- UTSA is off to a 2-1 start under Bowman's leadership.
