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Boston College Parts Ways with Coach Earl Grant

3/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Boston College fired Earl Grant as men's basketball coach after a five-year tenure.
Grant posted a 72-92 career record with one winning season and no NCAA Tournament appearances.
This season, the Eagles were 11-20 overall and 4-14 in the ACC.
Boston College has not reached the NCAA Tournament since 2009 and is now searching for a new coach, while Georgia Tech announced a coaching change on the same day.

History

Historical Context

Boston College's men's basketball program, once a contender in the NCAA Tournament, last participated in 2009. Following a series of coaching changes, including the hiring of Earl Grant in 2021, the Eagles have struggled, recording a 72-92 overall record during Grant's tenure. This decline reflects broader instability in ACC basketball, necessitating a strategic overhaul in recruitment and coaching for future competitiveness.

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Story summary

Boston College fired Earl Grant as men's basketball coach after a five-year tenure.
Grant posted a 72-92 career record with one winning season and no NCAA Tournament appearances.
This season, the Eagles were 11-20 overall and 4-14 in the ACC.
Boston College has not reached the NCAA Tournament since 2009 and is now searching for a new coach, while Georgia Tech announced a coaching change on the same day.

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