UTSA Men’s Basketball Coach Austin Claunch Parts Ways With University Following DWI Arrest
UTSA and its men's basketball coach, Austin Claunch, have ended their professional relationship subsequent to his arrest for driving while intoxicated.
Austin, TX, November 13, 2026 — The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has concluded its professional association with men’s basketball coach Austin Claunch. This decision follows Claunch’s recent arrest on charges of driving while intoxicated (DWI).
The specifics regarding the date of the arrest and the exact date the professional relationship was terminated were not immediately available. The university confirmed the separation, citing the DWI arrest as the event leading to the dissolution of their coaching agreement.
Austin Claunch had been serving as the head coach for the UTSA men’s basketball program. Further details concerning the circumstances of his arrest, including when and where it occurred, have not been publicly disclosed. Information regarding any potential legal proceedings or outcomes stemming from the DWI charge was also not provided.
UTSA has not yet announced plans for appointing an interim or permanent replacement for the head coaching position. The future leadership of the men’s basketball team remains a developing situation as the university navigates this transition.
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