Charlotte Fires Basketball Coach, Seeks NCAA Success

0:00In Durham, it's March 17th, and here's what is going on. Charlotte's 49ers men's basketball team fired head coach Aaron Fierney on Tuesday. This marks the biggest decision yet from new Athletics Director Kevin White. The program has not reached the NCAA tournament in 21 years, leaving fans frustrated after a long drought. Fierne took over after starting as an assistant. He got the full-time job following the strong 15 wins. Eight losses start in conference play during the 2023-2024 season. But results faded from there, with records of 19 wins, 12 losses, then 11 wins, 22 losses, and 17 wins, 17 losses. This year, White released a statement praising Fierney's contributions, but stressing high expectations for competing in the American Athletic Conference and making the NCAA field. He called the men's basketball program key to the whole Athletics Department's success. The move comes after the previous Athletics Director, Mike Hill, who hired Fierne, was let

1:04go last October. White has made it clear that basketball and football must improve to drive everything else. Meanwhile, the 49ers football team win just one win. 11 losses last season under coach Tim Alvin, but officials say he remains the right leader. His basketball shake-up is still developing as the school hunts for a replacement. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcasts in music. So L.I. Soleypillo.com Made in A.I.