Dick Vitale joins Texas basketball fans in celebrating Rodney Terry's hiring as Longhorns' head coach
It's official. After coaching Texas to the Elite Eight as interim head coach, Rodney Terry has been hired as head coach of the program.
The move comes as Longhorn fans wondered about a delay in promoting Terry as he guided the team on their deepest NCAA Tournament run since 2008.
Terry has reportedly signed a five-year contract with the Longhorns worth $15.3 million. Longtime college basketball personality Dick Vitale said Terry's hiring "brings joy to my heart."
The news of @RodneyTerry getting a 5 year deal from @TexasMBB brings JOY TO MY HEART . So so deserved ! Happy for Rodney & Longhorns .
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) March 27, 2023
Kevin Durant and Texas fans congratulate Coach Terry
Kevin Durant and Longhorn nation felt the same:
well deserved coach @RodneyTerry https://t.co/piKBlA5BV1
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) March 27, 2023
Congratulations to Rodney Terry agreeing to a 5 year deal to remain the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at University of Texas‼️
Good to see. Well deserved!💯@RodneyTerry \\\ @TexasMBB https://t.co/Xetl3AXpxa— Brian Burton (@CoachBurton13) March 27, 2023
Rodney terry fully coach for Texas I’m here for it #sports #MarchMadness
— Sharrie McCain 🎭 (@really_sharrie) March 27, 2023
Now that Rodney Terry is official...WE NEED A GUS FRING NIGHT NEXT YEAR
-El Pollo Loco themed menu/concessions
-Terry/Fring shirts
-Breaking Badass halftime show— Nash (@NashTalksTexas) March 27, 2023
So glad that @RodneyTerry is coming back to @UTAustin. Better late than never. https://t.co/EQEnArDbyr https://t.co/Usom221nme
— Joe Lanane (@joe_lanane) March 27, 2023
Hook 'em! 🤘 Well deserved for @RodneyTerry - can't wait til next season! https://t.co/eRztKp5DKx
— Scott Beckmen (@ScottBeckmen) March 27, 2023
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Texas names Rodney Terry head coach; Dick Vitale, Longhorn fans react
