Iowa Coach Fran McCaffery Ejected After Back-to-Back Technicals at Big Ten Tourney

Thursday's game may have been McCaffery's final game as the Iowa head coach, as he's rumored to be on the hot seat.

Iowa coach Fran McCaffery shouts at the officials during a Big Ten tournament game vs. Illinois. / Big Ten/Screengrab

Fran McCaffery's coaching tenure at Iowa may have possibly come to an end on Thursday in the most dramatic fashion—by him being ejected from the Hawkeyes' Big Ten tournament game vs. Illinois.

McCaffery said just last week that he has no intentions of moving on, but coaches can never say never in college basketball. And Thursday's outcome could have an impact on Iowa's decision with McCaffery moving forward.

He was ejected from the second round game after shouting at the officials while on the sidelines twice. He was handed a technical foul, and then immediately given another one for continuing to chip at the officials. There was still 13:33 left in the game when McCaffery left.

It's unknown what sparked McCaffery's frustration with the officials.

Fran McCaffrey just got tossed.

Is this it for him at Iowa?

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— Mark Titus Show (@MarkTitusShow) March 14, 2025

The Hawkeyes ended up losing 106–94 to be eliminated from the Big Ten tournament and almost certainly the NCAA tournament. Iowa wasn't expected to make the tournament without winning the conference tournament.

We'll see what happens with McCaffery this offseason. He's coached the Hawkeyes for 15 seasons.

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