Little Rock fires coach Darrell Walker after eight seasons

Little Rock dismissed coach Darrell Walker after eight seasons, the university announced Friday.

The Trojans went 12-20 this season, including a season-ending 72-62 loss to Lindenwood on Wednesday in the first round of the Ohio Valley tournament.

Little Rock was predicted to win the 11-team OVC this season, but finished seventh with a 9-11 record. The Trojans are changing leagues to the United Athletic Conference for next season.

"After thoughtful consideration of the direction of Trojan Men's Basketball...