boston college has fired men’s basketball coach Earl Grant, ending his five-year tenure at the school.
Grant has three seasons remaining on his contract, which was extended through the 2028–29 campaign.
Boston College announced the dismissal on Sunday, saying they were “grateful” for Grant’s contributions to the team but that the school had “higher expectations” for the basketball program.
Boston College is the second ACC team to fire its coach after Sunday georgia tech Damon Stoudamire out.
The Eagles went 11–20 this season and had a 4–14 record in ACC play, finishing only ahead of the last-place Yellow Jackets (11–20, 2–16) in the conference standings.
“Our goal is to compete at the highest level of college basketball and provide a world-class experience for our student-athletes,” athletic director Blake James said in a statement. “We will immediately begin a national search for a new head coach who shares our vision of excellence both on the court and in the classroom.”
Grant went 72–92 in his five years at Boston College, and posted a winning record in only one season during that time.
