Ben Johnson fired as Minnesota basketball coach

Ben Johnson has been fired as head coach of Minnesota after four seasons. His dismissal comes during conference tournament week, a time when coaching changes often occur. Murray State has hired Ryan Miller, an assistant from Creighton, to replace its head coach. Miller accepted the position after interviewing with school leaders, with input from NBA player Ja Morant. Currently, there are 21 coaching vacancies, with expectations of at least 40 changes this cycle. Other schools, including Texas and Villanova, are also under scrutiny for potential coaching shifts.