The Mississippi State Bulldogs announced a change to their coaching staff shortly after the end of the team's season. The school's director of athletics, John Cohen, announced Thursday that men's basketball coach Ben Howland was relieved of his head coaching duties, effective immediately.
Cohen has very high regard for the coach and even called him a “future College Basketball Hall of Famer” in his announcement (quotes courtesy of the release from Mississippi State).
“We are appreciative of the time and effort Coach Howland devoted in leading our men's basketball program. We thank him for his investment in the lives of our student-athletes and pouring his heart and soul into our program from the day he arrived in Starkville. There's no question he left our program better than he found it. MSU owes a debt of gratitude to Coach Howland, and we have the utmost respect for him as a coach and person,” the Mississippi State Director of Athletics said.
On Wednesday, the team wrapped up the season with a 60-57 loss to the Virginia Cavaliers. The Bulldogs' season was a wild one, with multiple hot and cold streaks. Mississippi State finished tenth in the SEC with a record of 18-16.
In his seven seasons with the Bulldogs, Howland was 134-98. He led the team to the National Invitational Tournament three times, including this past season.
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