The Orlando Antigua era at USF, rife with controversy and player defections but virtually bereft of on-court success, has ended after 65 games.
Athletic director Mark Harlan announced Tuesday morning he has dismissed Antigua, 43, who compiled a 17-48 record in roughly 2 1/2 seasons.
First-year assistant Murry Bartow, who previously served as head coach at East Tennessee State, will replace Antigua on an interim basis the rest of the season. USF (6-7, 0-2 American Athletic Conference) doesn't play again until Saturday's contest at SMU.
"After a thorough and deliberate review of our men’s basketball program, a decision has been made to make a head coaching change," Harlan said in a statement released by the school.