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After a lengthy search, the TSU Board of Regents approved Corey Lowery as the new head coach, while President James W. Crawford III defended the hire amid concerns from players and alumni.
A divided board will vote on August 19 on two high‑profile hires that could reshape Texas Southern's athletic direction, raising questions about internal power dynamics and financial commitments.
A decisive vote on August 28, 2026, will determine the next head coach and athletics director at Texas Southern University, with faculty, players and interim leadership all weighing in on the outcome.
With classes set to begin on August 17, Texas Southern University has yet to appoint permanent leaders for its men's basketball program and athletic department, creating uncertainty for the upcoming season.
A letter from Dr. Lacey Reynolds urges Texas Southern University to weigh alumni sentiment in its upcoming hires, championing Shyrone Chatman for the basketball coaching role and Tony Wyllie for athletic director.
During a Capitol Hill hearing, Memphis Tigers head coach Charles Huff warned that without legislative intervention, the future of college sports is at risk, urging support for a bipartisan bill.
Coach Charles Huff of the University of Memphis joined a high‑profile Capitol Hill forum on June 10, where Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell outlined the Protect College Sports Act, a proposal aimed at strengthening antitrust safeguards, regulating player movement and clarifying media rights.