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UTSA Basketball Coach Austin Claunch Arrested, Placed on Leave

UTSA Basketball Coach Austin Claunch Arrested, Placed on Leave
World Sports · 11:54:35 - Friday, 30 October 2026

UTSA Roadrunners men's basketball head coach Austin Claunch has been arrested and placed on administrative leave, according to a report from Yahoo Sports on Thursday.

The announcement came on October 29, 2026. The university confirmed Claunch has been placed on leave pending the outcome of the legal process.

Claunch was photographed giving instructions to his team during a game against Wichita State on March 1, 2026, which the Shockers won 84-67 at the UTSA Convocation Center.

No further details about the arrest have been released.

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