Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Rodney Terry

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Rodney Terry made an impact.

Rodney Terry is an American college basketball coach. He recently served as the head men's basketball coach at the University of Texas at Austin, marking a significant point in his coaching career. Details regarding his specific accomplishments or coaching style were not provided.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1990: Assistant coach at St. Edward's

In 1990, Rodney Terry began his coaching career as an assistant coach at St. Edward's.

1991: Assistant at James Bowie High School

In 1991, Rodney Terry became an assistant at James Bowie High School in Austin, Texas.

1993: Head coach at Somerville High School

In 1993, Rodney Terry became the head coach for the first time at Somerville High School in Somerville, Texas.

1993: Remained at James Bowie High School

Rodney Terry remained an assistant at James Bowie High School through 1993.

1994: Led Somerville to Class 2A semifinals

In 1994, Rodney Terry led Somerville High School to the Class 2A semifinals.

1995: End of Somerville High School coaching stint

In 1995, Rodney Terry concluded his two seasons at Somerville High School with a 49-21 record.

1996: Assistant at Baylor

In 1996, Rodney Terry moved up to the major college level as an assistant at Baylor under Harry Miller.

1998: Joined UNCW as Assistant Coach

In 1998, Rodney Terry joined Jerry Wainwright's staff as assistant coach at UNCW.

2000: UNCW in NCAA Tournament

In 2000, Rodney Terry helped UNCW make the NCAA Tournaments by way of winning the CAA Tournaments.

June 11, 2002: Assistant Coach at Texas

On June 11, 2002, Rodney Terry joined Texas as an assistant coach under Rick Barnes.

2002: UNCW upset USC in NCAA Tournament

In 2002, as a #13 seed, UNCW upset #4 seed USC in the first round for the first NCAA Tournament win in program history with Rodney Terry as assistant coach.

2002: First win over a ranked opponent since 2002

On January 3, 2015, Rodney Terry's Fresno State team achieved its first win over a ranked opponent since 2002 by defeating #25 San Diego State.

2003: Texas to Final Four

In 2003, with Rodney Terry as assistant coach, Texas made an NCAA Tournament run to the Final Four.

2006: Texas to Elite Eight

In 2006, with Rodney Terry as assistant coach, Texas made an NCAA Tournament run to the Elite Eight.

2006: Postseason appearance since 2006–07 season

In 2013–14, Rodney Terry achieved the program's first 20-win season and postseason appearance since the 2006–07 season.

2008: Longhorns First Elite Eight since 2008

Following Chris Beard’s arrest for domestic violence on December 12, 2022, Rodney Terry became the interim head coach, guiding Texas to their second Big 12 tournament title, and the Longhorns' first appearance in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament since 2008.

2008: Texas to Elite Eight

In 2008, with Rodney Terry as assistant coach, Texas made an NCAA Tournament run to the Elite Eight.

April 7, 2011: Head Coach at Fresno State

On April 7, 2011, Rodney Terry replaced Steve Cleveland as head coach at Fresno State.

2012: First Season at Fresno State

In 2011-12, Rodney Terry's first season as head coach at Fresno State, the team went 13-20.

2013: Fresno State in College Basketball Invitational

In 2013–14, Rodney Terry led Fresno State to a 21–18 record and an appearance in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI).

June 2014: Extended contract through 2017

In June 2014, Fresno State extended Rodney Terry's contract through 2017.

2014: Fresno State record

In 2014–15, Rodney Terry had a 15–17 record, Fresno State improved to 10–8 in MW play and beat four teams that made that year's NCAA tournament: Boise State, San Diego State, UC Irvine, and Wyoming.