Texas men’s basketball coach Chris Beard arrested for assault
Texas Men’s Basketball Head coach Chris Beard was arrested for assaulting a family member in Texas early Monday morning, according to police records.
Beard, 49, was incarcerated at Travis County Jail at approximately 5:18 a.m. for a third-degree felony assault on a family/household member preventing the flow of breath, inmate records show. from the Travis County Sheriff’s Office.
Texas Longhorns head coach Chris Beard looks on during the Illinois Fighting Illini game at Madison Square Garden on December 6, 2022 in New York City.
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He was arrested by the Austin Police Department. According to law enforcement, police were called to a home for a disturbance shortly after midnight.
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The university acknowledged Beard’s arrest in a statement, via FOX Sports.
Texas Longhorns head coach Chris Beard at Madison Square Garden on December 6, 2022 in New York City.
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“The University is aware of the situation regarding Chris Beard. We continue to gather information and monitor the legal process.”
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Beard joined the Longhorns in April 2021 after leading Texas Tech at 2019 NCAA Championship Game and the 2018 Elite Eight. In his 12 seasons as head coach, he is 274-115 and 164-72 as a Division I head coach.
Head Coach Chris Beard of the Texas Longhorns reacts during the Gonzaga Bulldogs game at the Moody Center on November 16, 2022 in Austin, Texas.
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In his freshman year at Texas, Beard led the Longhorns to a 22-12 overall record.
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