Wichita State has fired Athletic Director Darron Boatright.
After serving in several roles within the athletic department, Boatright was named athletic director on Aug. 16, 2016. He signed a two-year contract extension in October 2020, keeping him under contract until June 2024, but the university didn't publish it. An open records request in February led to the discovery of the extension by the Wichita Eagle.
Boatright was in charge of hiring four coaches at WSU, the most recent being Isaac Brown in March 2021.
Statement from WSU President Richard Muma-
Dear Shocker Nation:
Today, I write to let you know of a transition in our Department of Athletics. Earlier today, I informed Director of Athletics Darron Boatright, who has served the Shockers for 12 years, six as the full-time director, that we are making a change in the leadership of the department.
While there were certainly achievements and successes during Darron's tenure, there were significant, ongoing concerns that became acute in recent weeks, ones that I did not believe could be addressed. This decision is in the best interests of Wichita State, our coaches and staff, and our student-athletes.
I have asked Senior Associate Athletic Director / SWA Sarah Adams to serve as our Interim Director of Athletics and I am confident that she will provide us with the leadership, stability and compassion needed during the transition.
