LITTLE ROCK – Chris Beard has stepped down as the Little Rock men's basketball head coach and has agreed in principle to accept the same position at UNLV. The search for Little Rock's next head coach will begin immediately.
"We are appreciative of Coach Beard and his team's incredible list of accomplishments this season," Director of Athletics Chasse Conque said. "While Chris spent just one season in Little Rock, our program is better for his service to the University. We wish Coach Beard nothing but the best at Nevada-Las Vegas."
Beard leaves Little Rock after leading the Trojans to their most successful season in program history.