Bruce Weber removed as Head Basketball Coach at Illinois
March 9, 2012 11:26 AM
Weber had 210-101 Record in 9 Seasons at Illinois
The University of Illinois announced today that men's basketball coach Bruce Weber has been released from his duties after nine years as head coach. Illinois finished the 2012 regular season with a 17-15 record and in a tie for ninth place with a 6-12 record.
"This is an extremely difficult decision, especially with the success Bruce Weber had early in his career here at Illinois," Director of Athletics Mike Thomas said. "However, when making decisions of this magnitude, there are many things that need to be considered, including the direction of the program in terms of wins and losses, competitiveness in the Big Ten and fan support. Bruce has been an outstanding ambassador for the University of Illinois and we wish him nothing but the best as he moves on in his career.
"Fighting Illini fans should expect our basketball team to be a factor in the Big Ten race and in the national conscience each season. The tradition is extremely rich here at Illinois. We will begin a national search immediately to find the very best coach possible for the University of Illinois."
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The University of Illinois announced today that men's basketball coach Bruce Weber has been released from his duties after nine years as head coach. Illinois finished the 2012 regular season with a 17-15 record and in a tie for ninth place with a 6-12 record.
"This is an extremely difficult decision, especially with the success Bruce Weber had early in his career here at Illinois," Director of Athletics Mike Thomas said. "However, when making decisions of this magnitude, there are many things that need to be considered, including the direction of the program in terms of wins and losses, competitiveness in the Big Ten and fan support. Bruce has been an outstanding ambassador for the University of Illinois and we wish him nothing but the best as he moves on in his career.
"Fighting Illini fans should expect our basketball team to be a factor in the Big Ten race and in the national conscience each season. The tradition is extremely rich here at Illinois. We will begin a national search immediately to find the very best coach possible for the University of Illinois."
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