UTSA head men’s basketball coach arrested on DWI suspicion, suspended from team, school says

The head coach of the University of Texas-San Antonio men’s basketball team was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, according to the school.

Austin Claunch was suspended by UTSA on Wednesday.

A statement from UTSA Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, Lisa Camos, states Nick Bowman, the team’s assistant coach, will serve as acting head coach during his absence.

The statement from UTSA goes on to say they are reviewing the circumstances and will determine the next steps of his suspension.

Claunch said he regrets his decision, especially being seen as a leader of the Division I basketball team.

“I recognize the responsibility that comes with being a head coach and the example I am expected to set, both on and off the court. I fell short of those expectations, and for that, I am truly sorry,” Claunch said.

Read his full statement below:

“I made a grave error in judgment, and I deeply regret my actions and the disappointment I have caused. I sincerely apologize to the young men I have the privilege of coaching, my fellow coaches and colleagues, President Eighmy, Dr. Lisa Campos and the entire Roadrunner community. I recognize the responsibility that comes with being a head coach and the example I am expected to set, both on and off the court. I fell short of those expectations, and for that, I am truly sorry. I take full responsibility for my decisions and am committed to learning from this experience and earning back the trust and confidence of those who have placed their faith in me.”

UTSA Head Men’s Basketball Coach Austin Claunch

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