Gregg Marshall resigns as head men's basketball coach at Wichita State University
Nov. 17, 2020
By WSU Strategic Communications
Contact: Lainie Mazzullo, director of news and media relations, 316-978-3409 or lainie.mazzullo@wichita.edu.
Wichita State Director of Athletics Darron Boatright has accepted the resignation
of Head Men’s Basketball Coach Gregg Marshall, effective immediately.
“This was a difficult decision, but one I feel was necessary for my family, the university
and, most importantly, the student-athletes,” Marshall said. “I remain grateful for
my years spent at Wichita State. I wish to thank the coaches, student-athletes, the
university, the community, and all of Shocker Nation for their unending dedication,
support and loyalty. I am incredibly proud of this men’s basketball program and all
it has achieved over the past 14 years and am confident of its continued success.”
As part of Marshall’s resignation, the University has agreed to a contract settlement
for $7.75 million to be paid over a period of six years. The university’s Intercollegiate
Athletic Association will cover the settlement.
“Our student-athletes are our primary concern,” said Director of Athletics Darron
Boatright. “While the university acknowledges the success of the basketball program
under Coach Marshall, this decision is in the best interest of the university, its
student athletes and the WSU community. WSU will continue its pursuit of excellence
with the help of its student-athletes, staff and loyal supporters of the basketball
program.”
“I’m incredibly proud of this basketball program. Our family – Lynn, Kellen, and Maggie
– love Wichita,” said Gregg Marshall.
Assistant Coach Isaac Brown will serve as the team’s interim head coach.
Wichita State University serves as the Kansas urban-based research university, enrolling
more than 15,000 students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries.
Wichita State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation
driven.
Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in
the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM),
Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of
applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.
The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the Wichita State University main campus, is one
of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing
over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.
