Cal State Fullerton is set to conduct a national search for a head men’s basketball coach, athletic director Jim Donovan announced today.

"We would like to thank coach Andy Newman for his efforts and dedication in his capacity as interim head coach," Donovan said. "We appreciate Coach Newman’s hard work and stewardship for the past eight months."

Newman took over the program on an interim basis in June of 2012, leading a depleted Titans’ squad to a 14-18 overall record and a 6-12 mark in Big West Conference play. The 2012-13 season was his 10th at Cal State Fullerton, including serving five seasons as the program’s associate head coach.

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