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Terrance’s 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
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Key points A special session of the Board of Regents will vote on the candidates, with TSU President J. Texas Southern University's search for a new athletic director and men's basketball coach has been marked by awkwardness and concerns.
Texas Southern University's search for a new athletic director and men's basketball coach has been marked by awkwardness and concerns. Despite the challenges, the university is expected to present candidates for these positions. A special session of the Board of Regents will vote on the candidates, with TSU President J.W. Crawford presenting them. Several individuals have been considered for the openings, including Tony Wyllie, Dr. Paula Jackson, Shyrone Chatman, Ashley Robinson, and Corey Lowery.
Further details about the search process and the candidates are available. The university's plans for the athletic director and men's basketball coach positions are expected to move forward with the Board of Regents' vote.
The outcome of the vote is anticipated to determine the future of the university's athletic department.
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Category: News Published: August 18, 2026 Source: Defender Network Reading time: 1 min
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