Head Coach Jeff Linder

University of Wyoming head coach Jeff Linder yells during a basketball game on Jan. 27, 2024, at the Arena-Auditorium in Laramie.

LARAMIE – University of Wyoming men's basketball coach Jeff Linder is close to a deal to join the staff at Texas Tech, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN.

Linder, who just wrapped up his fourth season in Laramie, is expected to join Grant McCasland's staff as a top assistant coach, Thamel posted on X on Thursday night. Linder has a 63-59 overall record in his four seasons with the Cowboys, including an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2022.


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Alex Taylor is the assistant editor for WyoSports and covers University of Wyoming athletics. He can be reached at ataylor@wyosports.net. Follow him on X at @alex_m_taylor22.

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