HoopDirt.com can confirm an earlier ESPN report that Matthew Graves will not be retained as the head basketball coach at the University of South Alabama.

Graves squad finished this season with a 14-18 (7-11 Sun Belt) record. Graves, who was hired back in 2013 following 17 seasons in the Butler program, wraps up his tenure with a 65-96 over all mark.

An official announcement is expected this afternoon.