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Terrance Take: Texas Southern expected to make basketball and athletic director hires, but who?
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Terrance Harris , as published by Defender Network
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The university's president is scheduled to present the candidates on Wednesday, and the Board of Regents will vote on the appointments during a special session. Texas Southern University is nearing the end of its search for a new athletic director and men's basketball coach.
Texas Southern University is nearing the end of its search for a new athletic director and men's basketball coach. The process has been lengthy and marked by concerns. Despite the challenges, the university is expected to announce the candidates for these positions.
The candidates are expected to be presented to the Board of Regents for a vote. Two individuals are anticipated to take on key roles in the athletic department. Further details about the search and the candidates are available from the source.
The university's president is scheduled to present the candidates on Wednesday, and the Board of Regents will vote on the appointments during a special session.
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Category: local Published: August 18, 2026 Source: Defender Network Reading time: 1 min
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