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Cedar City • Southern Utah University fired men's basketball head coach Nick Robinson on Wednesday.
"I met with Nick earlier today and after discussing the direction of the program, I communicated the decision to move toward a change in leadership for our men's basketball program," SUU athletic director Jason Butikofer said in a statement. "Nick has passionately served Southern Utah University and we are grateful for everything he has done for this program."
Robinson completed his fourth season with the team placing 11th within the Big Sky Conference with a final 2015-16 record of 5-24. Robinson's overall record during his 4 year tenure was 28-90.
The T-Birds were eliminated from the Big Sky Conference men's basketball tournament on Tuesday with a loss to North Dakota.
"I'd like to thank Southern Utah University for the opportunity to serve as head men's basketball coach the past four seasons," Robinson said. "The support from administration, campus, the community, and the incredible student-athletes has been amazing — thank you."
Todd Okeson who just concluded his third season as assistant coach under Robinson, has been named interim head coach.
A national search for the next head coach will begin immediately.