Oklahoma State fired males's basketball coach Mike Boynton on Thursday.
Boynton had a 119-109 document in seven seasons on the college. The Cowboys went 12-20 this season and misplaced their Large 12 Match opener to UCF on Tuesday.
“For seven years, Coach Boynton has led this program and represented this college with class,” Oklahoma State athletics director Chad Weiberg mentioned in a press release Thursday. “We’re grateful for his ardour and real take care of the student-athletes on our staff. Sadly, the specified outcomes didn’t observe. Due to this fact, it’s time to half methods and begin a brand new chapter. We want Coach Boynton and his household all the most effective.”
The Cowboys reached only one NCAA match underneath Boynton whereas he handled the fallout from an NCAA investigation. His groups have been usually severe and defensive-minded however struggled to attain.
In 2020, an NCAA committee on infractions handed the Cowboys a one-year postseason ban and different penalties after former assistant coach Lamont Evans accepted as much as $22,000 to assist refer athletes to sure counselors monetary. Oklahoma State instantly fired Evans after he was arrested in 2017, and the college mentioned it cooperated totally with the NCAA's investigation.
Oklahoma State performed within the postseason in 2021 because the case was being appealed. The Cowboys, led by star freshman Cade Cunningham, reached the NCAA Match earlier than being upset by Oregon State within the second spherical. Cunningham was the No. 1 choose within the 2021 NBA draft.
Oklahoma State had a promising staff heading into the 2021-22 season, however the college's attraction of the postseason ban was denied. Boynton thought the punishment unfair.
“No surprise no one trusts them,” an emotional Boynton mentioned of the NCAA on the time. “As they find yourself hiding behind the letters … And so they don't have to return and try this — reply questions and discuss to the youngsters and discuss to the mother and father.”
The Cowboys completed with a 15-15 document that season, then went 20-16 final season.
A robust recruiting class gave the Cowboys hope they might be aggressive this season. The Cowboys confirmed promise by profitable three of 5 in a single stretch in February, however ended the season by dropping six straight.
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