According to a release from the university, after nine seasons as the Head Coach of Indiana University’s men’s basketball program, Tom Crean has (been fired/resigned).
Crean’s tenure in Bloomington was highlighted by two Big Ten regular season championships, three runs to the Sweet 16, and the program’s return to relevance after the scandal ridden Kelvin Sampson era.
But inconsistency over the past six seasons disagreed with the fan base and boosters alike. And over the past several weeks, Crean’s future seemed as sealed as ever amid growing speculation and several rumors that both Crean and the university were exploring exit strategies.