Arkansas enters a critical phase after enduring three straight losses, including a blowout to Notre Dame. With a bye week before the next game against Tennessee, the question looms whether Sam Pittman’s tenure will continue or if a new head coach will step in.

UCLA announced the firing of head coach DeShaun Foster following the program’s first 0-3 start since 2019. With two consecutive losses to Mountain West opponents, the Bruins have tapped Tim Skipper to lead the team in an interim capacity.

The Indiana Pacers are facing sudden changes both on the sideline and on the court. A coach’s unexpected exit and the looming release of a big man point to a transitional phase for the franchise heading into the new season.