UC Irvine fires men’s basketball coach Pat Douglass

Pat Douglass is out after 13 seasons as UC Irvine men’s basketball coach.

Athletic Director Mike Izzi said Thursday in a faxed statement that Douglass’ contract won’t be renewed.

He says the decision will allow Irvine to move the program in a new direction with the goal of being in the upper tier of the Big West Conference yearly and competing in the NCAA tournament.

Douglass had a record of 197-191 at Irvine, which lost, 73-69, to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the first round of the Big West tournament on Wednesday. The Anteaters finished with a 14-18 mark.

Associated Press