UTEP hoops hires Fresno State's Rodney Terry

Per Jon Rothstein etc, UTEP will hire Fresno State head coach Rodney Terry as the replacement for Tim Floyd, who retired in December. Terry led the Bulldogs to a Mountain West championship in 2016. Texas native also served as an assistant at Baylor and Texas.

https://www.fanragsports.com/news/rothstein-utep-will-hire-fresno-states-rodney-terry/amp/#click=https://t.co/7gkWhChGys

The CUSA needs a strong UTEP and Charlotte if we’re going to elevate the leagues standing. Looks like their doing their part with this hire.

https://twitter.com/CoachingChanges/status/973277265508302855

Man, I’m ready for us to get in there and get someone hired so we can get to work!

Official announcement.

Former San Diego head coach and Texas native Lamont Smith heading back to the Lone Star State as top assistant at UTEP.