TULSA, Okla. – Oral Roberts University announced an immediate change in leadership of the ORU men's basketball program Friday morning.
 
"After an on-going evaluation of our men's basketball program, the decision has been made to make a change in our head coaching position, effective immediately," said ORU AD Tim Johnson. "We want to thank Coach Springmann for his devotion to ORU and work over the last seven years to help ORU basketball achieve recognition on a national level. We pray for nothing but the best for Coach Springmann and his family in the future."
 
"With the recent proven success, facilities, fan support, and resources available, I could not be more excited and confident about the direction of ORU basketball. All the pieces are in place to continue to consistently compete for championships, NCAA Tournament wins, and build on a phenomenal basketball tradition. A nationwide search will begin immediately."
 
A press conference with Athletic Director Tim Johnson will be held in the women's basketball practice gym in the Mike Carter Athletic Center March 7^th at 1 p.m. Contact Director of Athletic Communications Joshua Street (jtstreet@oru.edu) for information on attending the press conference.
 
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