Dallas Morning News · Mar 14, 2018
Former Texas Tech coach Tubby Smith out at Memphis
According to reports, former Texas Tech Tubby Smith has been relieved of his duties with the Memphis basketball program. There was speculation the program would look to move in a different direction and look to hire former Memphis star Penny Hardaway. This move takes place just two seasons after Smith was hired, with the original contract being a five-year, $15 million deal. He is still owed over $10 million for the next three seasons.
After having a 10-year run with the Kentucky Wildcats, Smith has now been with three different programs the past 11 years. Those stints have been with Minnesota (2007-2013), Texas Tech (2013-2016) and most recently Memphis (2016-2018).