CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Pat Kraft announced today that head men's basketball coach Jim Christian has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. Christian finishes his seven-year tenure at Boston College with an overall record of 78-132 (.371), including an ACC mark of 26-94 (.217).
"I know that Jim gave everything that he had into leading our program and mentoring our student-athletes," Kraft said. "Ultimately, the program is not headed in the right direction and though I hesitate to make a mid-season coaching change in any sport, now is the right time for us to look forward.