Stanford University Athletics has announced the departure of Jerod Haase, the Anne and Tony Joseph Director of Men’s Basketball, effective immediately, as communicated by Bernard Muir, the Jaquish and Kenninger Director of Athletics. This announcement came as a surprise to many supporters of Stanford basketball.
Muir expressed gratitude for Haase’s leadership and integrity, notwithstanding the team’s on-court performance falling short of expectations. He acknowledged Haase’s positive impact on the student-athletes in the program, and extended well wishes to Haase and his family for their future pursuits. The decision to part ways with Haase was evidently a challenging one for the university, given his contributions to the program during the past eight seasons.
Throughout his tenure, Haase accumulated a record of 126-127 and guided the Cardinal to an NIT appearance in 2018. Notably, he recruited 15 top-100 rated prospects, including three five-star players, and mentored a total of 13 All-Pac-12 selections. Moreover, Stanford’s academic performance thrived under Haase’s guidance, with five Pac-12 Scholar-Athletes of the Year and three Academic All-Americans.
With Haase’s departure, Stanford University Athletics is poised to launch a national search for a new head coach. The search is expected to commence promptly, as the university aims to identify a capable leader who can steer the men’s basketball program towards future success.
The decision to relieve Jerod Haase of his coaching duties represents a significant shift in the direction of Stanford’s men’s basketball program. As the university moves forward, fans and supporters will eagerly await the appointment of the individual who will fill this pivotal role and guide the team to new heights.
It is evident that Stanford University Athletics remains dedicated to ensuring the progress and development of its men’s basketball program, both on and off the court. The forthcoming search for a new head coach will undoubtedly be closely monitored by members of the Stanford community and basketball enthusiasts, as they anticipate the next chapter in the program’s journey.