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Fox relieved of coaching duties, 56-99 in 5 seasons

Head coach for App State men’s basketball Jim Fox was relieved of his duties after five seasons on Friday, according to App State Athletics.

Men’s basketball has posted a record of 56-99 since Fox was hired in April 2014, including a 35-59 record in Sun Belt play. Fox’s best record with the Mountaineers came in 2017-18, going 15-18 with a 9-9 Sun Belt mark, good for a No. 5 finish in conference play.

“I want to thank Jim and his staff for all they have done for our basketball program,” athletic director Doug Gillin said in a press release.