The University of Evansville has announced the hiring of former National Coach of the Year Todd Lickliter as head coach of the Purple Aces men’s basketball team. Lickliter inked a multiyear deal with the university and will assume the position immediately. He will be on the sideline when the Aces face Drake on Wednesday evening.
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY – NOVEMBER 12: Walter McCarty the head coach of the Evansville Aces gives instructions to his team in the 67-64 win over the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena on November 12, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
McCarty issues statement on firing; denies allegations
Walter McCarty has issued a statement through his attorney regarding his dismissal as the head basketball coach at Evansville. McCarty’s attorney released a letter to the Courier Post earlier today which read: “Coach Walter McCarty received notice from the University yesterday evening, immediately prior to its press release, that he was being terminated as the
