[needle]

If the coach isn’t fired then it’s clear that nobody in the university administration cares about having a competitive basketball program. They are satisfied with a tremendous women’s program. So, why even bother having a program.

A truly voluntary departure is more likely than a firing, I think. 

Haase has probably had just enough recruiting success to be attractive to schools not looking to break the bank (e.g. K-State). Not sure whether he thinks it's a better bet for his career aspirations to get a fresh start.

[needle]

If the coach isn’t fired then it’s clear that nobody in the university administration cares about having a competitive basketball program. They are satisfied with a tremendous women’s program. So, why even bother having a program.

A truly voluntary departure is more likely than a firing, I think. 

Haase has probably had just enough recruiting success to be attractive to schools not looking to break the bank (e.g. K-State). Not sure whether he thinks it's a better bet for his career aspirations to get a fresh start.