Memphis will retain men’s basketball coach Josh Pastner, according to CBS Sports.
Memphis head coach Josh Pastner has been informed that will he return next season, sources told @CBSSports.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) March 18, 2016
Statement from President Rudd and Memphis AD Tom Bowen on Pastner: pic.twitter.com/D1O8HkOEvI
— L. Jason Smith (@JasonSmith929) March 18, 2016
In seven seasons under Pastner, Memphis has compiled a 167-73 (.696 winning percentage) record with four NCAA Tournament appearances. However, the Tigers are 37-29 over the last two years, and have missed the Big Dance both times.
Memphis ended with a 19-15 (8-10 American) record in 2015-16, losing to UConn in the conference tournament after a seventh-place regular season finish.
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