Maryland and Mark Turgeon agree to split after 5-3 start to his 11th season as Terrapins coach

With just eight games left in the season, Maryland and basketball coach Mark Turgeon will part ways, the school announced Friday. Assistant coach Danny Manning will serve as interim coach, starting with Maryland’s next game Sunday against Northwestern.

“After a series of conversations with Coach Turgeon, we agreed that a coach change was the best move for Coach Turgeon and for the Ball program,” said Maryland athletic director Damon Evans. Maryland men’s basket. “He has dedicated more than a decade of his life to the University of Maryland and has coached with excellence and honor. He leaves College Park as the 2020 Big Ten Conference champion and with over 225 He’s a great coach and a great person, and I wish Mark, his wife Ann, and his entire family all the best in the next chapter of their lives.”

The university announced a contract extension for Turgeon to the 2025-26 season in April. Turgeon was 221-113 in 11 seasons as Maryland’s coach. He previously served as a coach at Texas A&M and Wichita State.

“After many in-depth conversations with Damon, I have decided that the best thing for Maryland Basketball, myself and my family, is to step down, effective immediately, as head coach of Maryland Basketball. ,” said Turgeon. “I have always preached that Maryland Basketball is greater than any individual. My departure will create a new voice to guide the team moving forward.”