Chris Beard Mandatory Credit: Sam Owens/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports
Very exciting news arrived for the Texas basketball program and its fans on the morning of April 1, and it’s not a joke. On April Fool’s Day, Texas landed the now former Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Chris Beard to replace Shaka Smart as their next head coach. The hiring is now confirmed by multiple sources, but Jeff Goodman of Stadium was on it initially.
Following a disappointing early exit in March Madness two weekends ago, Smart was on the hot seat again entering the offseason.