Pelphrey fired at Arkansas

The University of Arkansas dismissed Head Coach John Pelphrey after four seasons at the school. Pelphrey, an honored player at Kentucky, an assistant under Billy Donovan at Florida and a successful head coach at South Alabama, was 69-59 in his four years in Fayetteville.

Attendance had declined considerably at Bud Walton Arena in the past couple of seasons. Pelphrey, who had three years remaining on his contract, will receive a negotiated buyout sum.