UTSA, head coach Austin Claunch part ways after DWI arrest, suspension; Nick Bowman named interim coach
Claunch was in his third season at UTSA, going 5-25 during the 2025-26 campaign. He was previously the head coach at Nicholls State.
UTSA men's basketball coach Austin Claunch has parted ways with the university after being arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) and subsequently suspended for the start of the 2026-27 season. Nick Bowman, an assistant who served as the acting head coach during Claunch's suspension, has been appointed as the interim head coach.
UTSA athletic director Lisa Campos expressed gratitude for Claunch's efforts during his tenure and welcomed Bowman to lead the team for the upcoming season. Claunch's record at UTSA included a 19-45 mark over two years, while the Roadrunners finished 5-25 overall and 1-17 in the American Conference last season.
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