Boston College announced that Earl Grant will not return as head coach of the men’s basketball team for the next season. The decision was made public by William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Blake James.
“We are grateful to Earl for his dedication to our student-athletes and to the Boston College community over the past five seasons,” said James. “Earl is a man of high character who represented our institution with class. However, we have greater expectations for our basketball program and I believe a change in leadership is necessary to change the trajectory of our program. We wish Earl and his family nothing but the best going forward.”
During his five-year tenure, Grant compiled an overall record of 72-92, with a conference record of 31-67.
James emphasized the university’s commitment to success in collegiate basketball: “Our goal remains to compete at the highest level of college basketball and provide a world-class experience for our student-athletes,” he said. “We will begin a national search immediately for a new head coach who shares our vision of excellence, both on the court and in the classroom.”
