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Little Rock Fires Men's Basketball Coach Darrell Walker After Eight Seasons

Athletic director Frank Cuervo framed the move as a reset before the jump to the United Athletic Conference.

Overview

  • The university announced the dismissal Friday, two days after a 72-62 first-round OVC tournament loss to Lindenwood that capped a 12-20 season.
  • Little Rock was the preseason pick to win the 11-team OVC but finished seventh with a 9-11 league record.
  • Cuervo said the program requires comprehensive change and set expectations to contend for UAC championships and secure NCAA Tournament berths.
  • A national search for Walker’s successor will begin immediately, according to the school’s statement.
  • Walker compiled a 113-133 record with two regular-season titles and Coach of the Year honors in 2020 (Sun Belt) and 2024 (OVC), but he did not reach the NCAA Tournament as Little Rock’s coach.