In Spring 2014, Frank Haith sought an extension that he had not earned, then left for Tulsa when he did not get it. He left his successor the following:
- A team that had regressed for two straight years following the highs and sudden low of the 2012 season and, despite having two future NBA players (Jordan Clarkson and Jabari Brown) and Earnest Ross, lost 8 of 15 to finish the 2013-14 season, bombing out in the second round of the NIT.
- A roster that was going to be without its three best players (Brown, Clarkson, Ross), plus Tony Criswell.