We think. Unless he changes his mind...
Arkansas' search for a new head basketball coach appears to finally be over. The Razorbacks are set to hire South Alabama's John Pelphrey, a source close to the situation told ESPN.com's Andy Katz.
Pelphrey, 38 accepted the position Sunday and informed his players at South Alabama of his decision. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported that the official announcement is expected Monday afternoon.
Pelphrey will take over for Stan Heath, who was fired in March after five seasons at the helm. Heath led Arkansas to the NCAA Tournament this season, where it bowed out in the first round for the second straight year.
Last week, the Razorbacks thought they had their man. Creighton coach Dana Altman took the position, but then changed his mind and returned to Creighton.
Now they turn to Pelphrey. In five seasons, Pelphrey led South Alabama to an 80-67 record. Pelphrey took the Jaguars to the 2006 NCAA Tournament, their first appearance since 1998.
Arkansas' search for a new head basketball coach appears to finally be over. The Razorbacks are set to hire South Alabama's John Pelphrey, a source close to the situation told ESPN.com's Andy Katz.
Pelphrey, 38 accepted the position Sunday and informed his players at South Alabama of his decision. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported that the official announcement is expected Monday afternoon.
Pelphrey will take over for Stan Heath, who was fired in March after five seasons at the helm. Heath led Arkansas to the NCAA Tournament this season, where it bowed out in the first round for the second straight year.
Last week, the Razorbacks thought they had their man. Creighton coach Dana Altman took the position, but then changed his mind and returned to Creighton.
Now they turn to Pelphrey. In five seasons, Pelphrey led South Alabama to an 80-67 record. Pelphrey took the Jaguars to the 2006 NCAA Tournament, their first appearance since 1998.
