Rodney Terry was named the 26th head coach in Men’s Basketball program history at The University of Texas on March 27, 2023. Terry, who turned 55 on the date of the announcement, had held the title of Interim Head Coach since Jan. 5. Beginning with a home overtime win against Rice on Dec. 12, Terry guided the Longhorns to a 22-8 record that included the Big 12 Tournament title and a run to the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight.

A former head coach at Fresno State and UTEP for a combined 10 seasons, Terry entered the 2023-24 season with an overall head coaching career record of 185-164 (.530) in 11 total years. Terry, who has 28 years of collegiate coaching experience including nine as an assistant previously with the Longhorns from 2002-11, was in his second year as Associate Head Coach at Texas prior to being named Interim Head Coach.

Terry was tabbed 2023 Sporting News National Coach of the Year, becoming the first coach in program history to earn the prestigious honor. He was named the Clarence “Big House” Gaines College Basketball Division I Coach of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. Terry also was one of 20 finalists for the Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year Award and one of 25 finalists for the Ben Jobe National Coach of the Year.

A native of Angleton, Texas, Terry started his coaching career as an assistant coach at his alma mater, St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas. He worked for one season (1990-91) at St. Edward’s before moving on to his post at Bowie High.

Terry graduated from St. Edward’s University in 1990 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a minor in physical education. During his collegiate career, he was a three-year starter at point guard and a three-time Academic All-Big State Conference selection. The Hilltoppers won the Big State Conference title during his freshman season in 1986-87, and he also served as team captain during his junior and senior campaigns.

Terry is passionate about advocating for men’s health initiatives and encouraging his community to get screened for cancer. He is active in participation with ACS’s Coaches VS Cancer program in affiliation with the NABC. Terry is a champion in our Central Texas community.