College basketball’s coaching carousel has its first big opening, as Maryland and head coach Mark Turgeon mutually agreed to part ways Friday after a disappointing start to the 2021–22 season. Turgeon, who was in his 11th season at the helm, was “not fired” and “this was far more his decision to part ways,” according to Stadium’s Jeff Goodman.
The Job
Maryland is a premier job in the sport. There’s a tradition of winning in College Park. The program is well funded, has a dedicated fan base, but most importantly, the Terps are in the backyard of the most fertile recruiting ground in the country.