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San Diego Says Steve Lavin Will Not Return After This Season

The athletic director opened a national search, pledging stronger NIL, revenue sharing, expanded support.

Overview

  • University of San Diego announced Lavin will coach through 2025–26 but will not be retained for next year.
  • Some outlets reported he was fired or relieved, while the school framed the move as not returning after the season.
  • Lavin’s tenure stands at 46–79 overall and 18–47 in WCC play, with the team currently 11–17 and 5–10 this season.
  • The program recently dismissed leading scorer Ty-Laur Johnson, adding to a season marked by inconsistency.
  • AD Kimya Massey launched a national search and signaled new investment, with reports of early outreach to candidates and growing job appeal as Gonzaga departs the WCC.